Worsened: meaning, definitions and examples

This is a duplicate entry and has the same usage as the first 'worsened'. Typically used for situations or conditions becoming worse, with a negative connotation.

Often used to describe a process where something progressively becomes worse in quality or condition, particularly in relation to health, relationships, or physical objects. This word has a strong negative connotation.

• The abandoned house has deteriorated over the years.
• Her eyesight began to deteriorate as she grew older.

Usually refers to a gradual decrease or reduction in quality, quantity, or importance. It can be used in various contexts such as business, health, or social status but doesn't always imply a negative outcome as strongly as 'worsened' or 'deteriorate'.

• There has been a decline in the number of new students enrolling this year.
• He experienced a rapid decline in his health.

Use this word when describing a situation or condition that has become worse over time.

• The patient's condition worsened overnight.
• The economic crisis worsened due to poor government policies.

This word is often used when actions or circumstances increase the severity of a problem or make an already bad situation even more difficult. It can have a slightly negative connotation.

• His constant complaints only aggravate the situation.
• Scratching the rash will just aggravate it.

Use this in formal contexts when discussing how something makes a bad situation worse, especially in medical, technical, or academic discussions.

• Smoking can exacerbate lung conditions.
• The new policy might exacerbate existing economic inequalities.

This word can describe how a feeling, quality, or condition becomes stronger or more extreme. It doesn't always imply a negative context.

• The conflict between the two countries could intensify.
• The heatwave is expected to intensify over the weekend.