Worsened: meaning, definitions and examples
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worsened
[ ˈwəːs(ə)n ]
in a negative direction
To worsen means to deteriorate or become more severe. It is used to describe a situation or condition that has become worse.
Synonyms
decline, deteriorate, deteriorate
Examples of usage
- The weather worsened as the storm approached.
- The economic situation in the country has worsened over the past few months.
in a negative direction
To worsen can also mean to make something worse. It is used to describe the action of making a situation or condition more severe.
Synonyms
aggravate, exacerbate, intensify
Examples of usage
- His decision to speak out only worsened the situation.
- The lack of rain worsened the drought in the region.
Translations
Translations of the word "worsened" in other languages:
🇵🇹 piorado
🇮🇳 बिगड़ गया
🇩🇪 verschlechtert
🇮🇩 memburuk
🇺🇦 погіршений
🇵🇱 pogorszony
🇯🇵 悪化した (あっかした)
🇫🇷 empiré
🇪🇸 empeorado
🇹🇷 kötüleşmiş
🇰🇷 악화된
🇸🇦 تدهور
🇨🇿 zhoršený
🇸🇰 zhoršený
🇨🇳 恶化 (èhuà)
🇸🇮 poslabšano
🇮🇸 versnað
🇰🇿 нашарлаған
🇬🇪 გაუარესებული (gaurareshebulia)
🇦🇿 pisləşmiş
🇲🇽 empeorado
Word origin
The word 'worsen' originated from the Middle English word 'worsnen', which is a combination of 'worse' and the suffix '-en'. The use of 'worsen' in English dates back to the late 16th century. Over time, it has become a commonly used verb to describe the deterioration or exacerbation of a situation.