Worsened: meaning, definitions and examples

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worsened

 

[ ˈwəːs(ə)n ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,651, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.