Backsliding: meaning, definitions and examples
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backsliding
[ ˈbækˌslaɪdɪŋ ]
in religion
The act of reverting to sinful behavior or abandoning one's faith; a lapse in religious devotion.
Synonyms
apostasy, falling away, relapse
Examples of usage
- He warned against the dangers of backsliding and urged the congregation to stay faithful.
- She felt guilty about her backsliding and sought forgiveness through prayer.
in general
The act of regressing or deteriorating, especially in progress, attitude, or behavior.
Synonyms
decline, deterioration, regression
Examples of usage
- The company's backsliding in customer service led to a decline in customer satisfaction.
- We cannot afford any backsliding in our commitment to environmental protection.
in general
To revert to a worse condition or behavior; to deteriorate or decline.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- If we don't address the issues now, the situation will only backslide further.
- She had made progress in her recovery, but then began to backslide due to stress.
Translations
Translations of the word "backsliding" in other languages:
🇵🇹 retrocesso
🇮🇳 पतन
🇩🇪 Rückschritt
🇮🇩 kemunduran
🇺🇦 відступ
🇵🇱 regres
🇯🇵 後退
🇫🇷 régression
🇪🇸 retroceso
🇹🇷 gerileme
🇰🇷 퇴보
🇸🇦 تراجع
🇨🇿 regrese
🇸🇰 regres
🇨🇳 倒退
🇸🇮 nazadovanje
🇮🇸 afturför
🇰🇿 кері кету
🇬🇪 უკან დახევა
🇦🇿 geriləmə
🇲🇽 retroceso
Word origin
The term 'backsliding' originated in the context of religion, referring to the act of reverting to sinful behavior or abandoning one's faith. Over time, it has also been used in a more general sense to describe regression or deterioration in various aspects of life. The concept of backsliding serves as a warning against falling back into negative patterns or behaviors, emphasizing the importance of staying on a positive path of growth and improvement.
See also: backslide, slide, slider, slides, slideshow, sliding.