Backsliding: meaning, definitions and examples

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backsliding

 

[ ˈbækˌslaɪdɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

in general

To revert to a worse condition or behavior; to deteriorate or decline.

Synonyms

decline, deteriorate, regress

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.