Top 10 Worst Things Ever

There's a lot out there that can make life hard, painful, or downright miserable. Everyone has their own take on what's most unbearable, but this list brings together some of the darkest, most challenging experiences that humans have faced.

These are the kinds of things that impact millions, often leaving behind stories of loss, suffering, and struggle. Whether it's events that shake nations, personal tragedies, or the kinds of illnesses and disasters that change lives forever, the list below represents the collective voices of thousands who've weighed in on what they think ranks as the worst of the worst.

The Top Ten

War

War is by far the deadliest thing on earth. Why the hell do people wanna kill each other for no reason? The ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi killed and murdered so many innocent people in Syria and Iraq, leading him as the Iraqi militant leader until he killed himself in 2019. Thank God that he died from a suicide bombing, and he's straight to hell with Hitler and Osama bin Laden. In fact, the global and brutal War on Terror just gets worse than WWII.

War is simply part of human nature. It is one of human nature's instincts for one group or individual to will their dominance over another. World peace can never be attained because of our primitive instincts that are not peaceful whatsoever.
If you read Lord of the Flies, which is a truly powerful novel, you will find out that the quest for order is much harder than it seems, and that chaos and savagery can occur under quite extreme yet primal conditions. I understand that people cringe at the thought of war, but it's okay, for war is a natural and primitive thing.
And no, people who fight in wars are not all innocent. They fight for nationalism, for pride, and for a cause in their lives (which is another theme in Lord of the Flies, the loss of innocence). For all those who think of world peace, world love, and no hunger, they are wishful morons who don't see reality correctly. See reality through the eyes of our ancestors, the mistakes they made, and don't cringe and whine that it must end due to us living in a seemingly war-free society. Those who dissent against war are right in theory, but war is truly an unmistakable part of our existence.
Death

Just think about how much fear you'll take in the future ahead. If it's the year 2100, you'll be dead after 100. Robots will be everywhere in the future, but death is totally the worst thing in life.

Death wouldn't be so bad if dying wasn't involved. Death isn't just a one-time personal experience. We see it and feel it often throughout our lives. Whether death comes in the form of the first time you crushed an insect or in the form of someone you know passing away, we create some kind of understanding of what death means without fully comprehending it.
Death can be ignored, but its effects can never be completely avoided. Yes, death is "the worst thing ever" because we're dying.
Sickness and Disease

This is the worst of the worst right here! I was just sick a week ago, and it is a major inconvenience to be sick. Whether it is a respiratory virus like the cold, the flu, or even bronchitis, or a stomach virus like the stomach bug or nausea, it is just horrible.
Not only do you feel like complete crap, but you also can't do anything. Coughing, sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, chest congestion, fever, headache, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, vomiting - it's horrible! You have to douse everything in bleach and disinfectant cleaner afterward, and you might miss a spot too.
How can you even like being sick in the slightest?

I voted for cancer because my great-great-grandpa died of brain cancer. For my science fair project, I will be making something that might make you feel better.
Murder

I think that murder is horrible. Why would someone even think of doing that? Like, you're literally just killing people for sport.

I hate murderers. They freak me out. I honestly don't understand why they do it. My mom and dad say it's because they have brain issues, but that's not always the case.
Sometimes they do it for money. Sometimes they do it just because. There are many reasons. Other than brain issues, I honestly have no idea why they kill people for money, just because, jewelry, etc.
I wish planet Earth wouldn't have murderers or killers or racism or anything like that. But I honestly think that will never ever happen.
Terrorism

Since 2001, that's when the world went crazy, on September 11th. Al-Qaeda and ISIS rose to power in the Middle East, across Israel, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Iran, and Afghanistan. They ruled and conquered in Pakistan, along with many other terrorist groups that hate Americans.

Before I say anything, anyone who says 9/11 is just a conspiracy is wrong. It killed thousands of people and almost killed even more people for no reason.
Because of angry terrorists, we have this abomination that changed the USA. This is sad and very serious. 9/11 will go down in history, which it already has.
Hell

Hell is a big, very, very large place. Hell has castles and towers everywhere. Hell has dragons, demons, devils, trolls, goblins, werewolves, vampires, and abominations. Hell has tunnels and caverns filled with plagues. Hell has bridges which are naturally formed.
Hell has a military of old who aren't afraid to make themselves known. To torment The Living is their mission. Hell is larger than Earth, 33 percent larger. In Hell, you can travel by foot for miles. Hell has tundras and deserts, and the sands are crimson, almost neon in coloration.
In Hell, the skies are black, and if you kill someone or something, their cadaver never decomposes. The cadaver still has all of its senses. In Hell, the gravity is heavy, like carrying a four-story building on your shoulders.
The Devil / Satan / Lucifer

Oh, now that's the most eternal evil thing in life. The devil will torture you in the oven, make you sleep in the intense, brutal flames, make you watch Sausage Party for no reason, and give you nothing but coal for Christmas.

If you believe in him, he is the source of all evil. God gave all of his creations free will, and the devil abused it to an unimaginable degree, tempting humans to do the same. This is not to say humans don't do evil things by their own free will, but this defective world only exists as it is because of the devil's initial abuse of his free will and his attempt to overthrow God.
If you don't believe in him, as a concept, he is still the embodiment of evil and would be the worst thing ever.
Sexual Assault

That is absolutely the worst type of torture in my opinion! You aren't bleeding or getting cut, but it probably makes you feel dirty and extremely mad at the universe! You will live the rest of your life feeling disgusted and anxious!
You would probably want to die because of one or more stupid people who deserve to be torn apart and punished in hell. And even worse, this stuff usually happens to female people! Argh, I want to destroy all rapists!

It's horrible! What happens if they impregnate you? You're having a baby, and you won't have any help to take care of it. War is #1, but without war, the US wouldn't be a thing.
Racism

Racism is absolutely terrible! Please, no one discriminate against others just because of their race, color, or background. It is something that no one can control, and everyone is different.

What is the problem with the idiotic nuns and racists? I mean, that's as cruel as possible! Racists think they're better. Well, I'd say people like Hitler deserve to be in Hell, if not worse!

All because they don't look like you. I say racists belong in mental wards, as does any other hateful person discriminating against any other minority.
Animal Abuse

I absolutely hate anyone who abuses animals. If people kill animals for the purpose of survival, then that's fine, as it's how some people survive. However, people who torture animals for any other reason are just inhumane, the same goes for those abusing other people.
What's even worse is that animals can't articulate that they're being abused or tortured, unlike humans. There is one infamous festival in the Chinese city of Yulin where people kill and eat dogs to celebrate the summer solstice. Over 10,000 dogs are killed in each festival. Many celebrities have spoken out against this, both in China and in other places, and protests have been rallied.
I advise against looking it up. Don't even search for the name of the city. If you do, proceed at your own risk. The pictures are just heart-shattering. Please, end animal abuse.

The Newcomers

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Transphobia

Trans people aren't bad people. They are only hated because they're different. Changing gender may seem weird to some, but it's their personal choice.

I have a cousin who is trans, and I found this offensive.

Worst thing on this list. Without a doubt.
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Being Short

Worst thing ever. In this terrible world, where race, age, gender, and height decide social value, being short is the worst.
You're underpowered, shoved by 6'7" beasts while you're 5 feet tall.

It sucks, especially if you are a dude. It's a curse.

The Contenders

Pedophilia

Better check the age of consent laws in your state or country. It is probably lower than you think.

Should be higher! What can be more disgusting than having sex with a child!

The most disgusting thing that exists, and even that is an understatement.
Bullying

One of the worst things that can happen to you in school is being bullied. I experienced this three years ago. I was so sad, depressed, and hopeless throughout that year and even considered suicide. Thankfully, things got better, and it's okay now. Bullies are monsters! They can potentially ruin your life.
I recommend you watch the Disney movie "Z-O-M-B-I-E-S." Some may say it's for kids, but I'm 14, and I absolutely love it. It conveys an important message for children. It shows that bullying is not cool, that it's okay to be different or to like different things, and that you should never bully someone. The film also emphasizes that you should not change yourself for these people and should stay true to who you are. I'm absolutely in love with this movie. It teaches great lessons.
Pain and Injury

A lot of people will upvote this because they know what it feels like to get a cut or break a bone, and so on and so forth. But there is so much more. Pain is that feeling in your throat that makes you want to throw up. Pain is always being paranoid or anxious.
Pain is telling people "I'm fine" because they will never understand what is going on or what is happening to you. Pain is racism, sexism, and homophobia. It's falling into a category - be it Black, Hispanic, female, gender-neutral, gay, bisexual, or something similar - and feeling pressures build up on you.
Pain is depression and wearing sleeves 24/7 to hide self-inflicted wounds. Pain is losing someone or something, especially those of important value. Pain is knowing that, because of societal issues, tragedies occur like hospitals being bombed, resulting in hundreds of casualties.
Pain is watching loved ones pass away in front of their children and grandchildren. Pain is experiencing nausea. Pain is harboring suicidal thoughts. Pain is going through a breakup or similar scenarios where you know you won't be loved by someone. Pain is knowing you will never be loved by them. Pain is scenarios that prevent you from doing what you want.
I have experienced so much, even coming from a good family. My mind was the problem. This should be so much higher on the list. - Anna
Poverty

This is definitely one of the worst things that happens to people. People are treating innocent people horribly, and I just can't imagine that.

Imagine seeing poor, little kids suffer, and adults as well. Would you want to see this and leave them like that? Nope! I would help them and make sure they have enough food, medicine, and water.

I dislike school quite a bit, but poverty is absolutely worse.
Torture

People want to do that for no reason, even if they're punished really hard. Think about when you were just five years old and your dad gave you a haircut while your mom was watching the puppy dogs. You cry and scream so loud that your dad strictly locks you in your room, like at school. It's so hopeless.

It's very painful, and they do it for stupid reasons. Here are some tortures: Crucifixion, The wheel, The tub, Drawn & Quartered, The rack, etc.

Torture plus pain times one hundred using Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally is death. So that is why pain and torture are under death.
School

I don't care what people say, but this needs to be on the top list. I am the least popular kid in my school. In my school, we have annoying 13 to 14 kids that don't know how to shut up and I'm always the one blamed whenever that happens, 50 bullies that I've fought with (and yes, I've been attacked by all of them and got really nearly deceased), teachers being strict as hell and my music teacher is an example, and my classmates are just hideous freaks.
Whenever I announce something exciting, my classmates are like whatever (and please don't ask what the topic was about). I had a popular annoying as hell girl in my class called Caitlyn, and for hell's sake, she just acts like Britney Spears. The whole class is affected by her jokes and stupid stories. She keeps speaking whenever the teacher is talking, and what's worse is that the teacher usually doesn't care about what she does.
But I should stop talking about her and talk about myself, as usual. My school thinks I'm a total prick. Sure, I can procrastinate on homework and stuff like that, but at least I keep getting good grades and I'm not the only one doing that. Everyone in my school keeps picking on me and I didn't even make a single friend there (it's not a joke, so don't say the opposite). I get treated the same on the internet here and nobody listens or cares about me. Therefore, I live the day again with my bully made wounds everywhere on my body.
Sexism

There are many types of sexism that I hate:
"I have a crush on that girl." "Who doesn't?"
Uh, me. I'm a girl and I'm not lesbian.
"How to look good for your girlfriend:"
What if girls are looking at that?! Not everyone has a girlfriend!
"Never punch a girl."
How is punching girls any worse than punching guys?!
"Here are some of the greatest things: chocolate, baths, girls, etc."
Excuse me?! We girls are not things, we are one of two sexes, and the opposite sex from boys. We can't be on the list of the greatest things! We aren't even attractive!

SEXISM EXAMPLES:
1. People say, "You throw like a girl."
2. Gender stereotypes.
3. Girls can hit guys, but guys can't hit girls. This is sexism toward both sexes. It's saying you can't hit a girl because they're weak, and girls can hit guys without it being a problem.
4. Guys and girls don't roughhouse.
5. Gender segregation in sports.
Child Abuse

Some adults say things like, Adults are better than children because they're bigger, or children are bad because they're not established enough. Really? Just because children are smaller and younger doesn't mean they're worse. Adults, be nice to children.

Hey, I'm a child, and you were once. Without children, you wouldn't exist.

Making fun of shows and yelling at me is abuse!
Physical Abuse

Physical abuse is the gateway to bullying and eventually future serial killing.

Get this to the top 10! I hate abusers so much! They deserve to die!

I've been abused by my parents. They would lock me up in a cage.
Heartbreak

I'd absolutely HAVE to say heartbreak! Death is just a transition, as scary as it is, but heartbreak is terrible!

You won't know if you're dead, and pain will eventually go away. But heartbreak will always be there.

I have it all the time. I'm the most cheated-on person in the school. Yet, I'm naive enough to want another boyfriend. I'm stupid.
Mental Disorders

I vote for this because I have a mental illness, and it's just hell. Not knowing how to act in front of other people, the constant anxiety of failing, the need to be perfect, the boatload of stress that comes with it, and knowing that you're not perfect and are never going to be. I have to wear a mask when I'm talking to other people because I'm afraid people won't like me if they find out I have a mental illness.
I even go to a specialist school, and when I'm on the bus home, everybody looks at me weird because I wear a different tie. That embarrassment is worse than anything you could dream of.

I have autism and anxiety, and I strongly suspect I may have grapheme-color synesthesia and maladaptive daydreaming as well.
I think three of them are related to my autism, since autism is linked with other mental disorders.
Hatred

This is so bad. Imagine someone hated you, like no one loved you, and people were just mean to you. I can't even think about this without getting sad.
Suicide

Can people stop acting like those committing suicide are at fault? Depression and bullying can absolutely contribute to a person having suicidal thoughts. You don't want people to kill themselves? Be a little kinder to them.

Suicide is awful.
People, please don't kill yourself. You're an amazing person. If you kill yourself because of a bully, the bully will win. You will go to Hell if you do this, and your family and friends will miss you.
Don't do it!
Weapons

I could not help but notice that one person said, "Actually, strict gun laws are the main reason for all these awful terrorist attacks. It prevents citizens from being able to defend themselves." What? No! Where did you hear that? You are essentially saying that more guns are a solution to guns. Even if that made sense, way more deaths are caused by U.S. citizens who got their paws on guns than by terrorism.
I also noticed that Justin Bieber is higher on this list than pain, murder, and Hitler. I mean, don't get me wrong, I don't like him either, but he is in a very different ballpark than most things on this list.

It really surprises me how I love guns when playing first-person shooters but hate them in real life. Maybe it's because of the consequences.
Pornography

I remember seeing some 13 year old girls believing that only boys like it, and if they don't like it, that means they're just too young. That is just plain wrong. That's the major reason why I hate this.

Will people ever shut up about porn? It's so stupid. It's fourth or something on the Greatest Things of All Time list, and that is beyond sad.

I don't like it, but I enjoy reading the experiences of those affected, so I guess I'm indirectly okay with that.
Except child pornography. Burn that to the ground.
And yes, I was exposed at 12.