Worsening: meaning, definitions and examples

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worsening

 

[ ˈwəːs(ə)nɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

medical

The process of becoming worse in condition or quality.

Synonyms

decline, deteriorating, deterioration.

Examples of usage

  • The patient's condition showed a worsening over the past few days.
  • The worsening of air quality in the city is a major concern for public health.
Context #2 | Verb

general

To make or become worse.

Synonyms

decline, deteriorate, deteriorating.

Examples of usage

  • The situation is worsening with each passing day.
  • Her health has been worsening since last week.

Translations

Translations of the word "worsening" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agravamento

🇮🇳 बिगड़ना

🇩🇪 Verschlechterung

🇮🇩 peningkatan yang buruk

🇺🇦 погіршення

🇵🇱 pogorszenie

🇯🇵 悪化

🇫🇷 aggravation

🇪🇸 empeoramiento

🇹🇷 kötüleşme

🇰🇷 악화

🇸🇦 تدهور

🇨🇿 zhoršení

🇸🇰 zhoršenie

🇨🇳 恶化

🇸🇮 poslabšanje

🇮🇸 versnun

🇰🇿 нашарлау

🇬🇪 გართულება

🇦🇿 pisləşmə

🇲🇽 empeoramiento

Etymology

The word 'worsening' is derived from the verb 'worsen', which dates back to the late 16th century. It is formed by adding the suffix -ing to the word 'worse', which has Old English and Germanic roots. The concept of something becoming worse over time is universal, and 'worsening' encapsulates this idea succinctly.

See also: worse, worsen.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,127, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.