Deteriorated Meaning in English
word · lemma: deteriorate
Definition
Became worse in quality, condition, or value over time.
Usage & Nuances
Formal; often used for things, places, relationships, health, or situations. Usually used with 'has/have' or 'was/were' to show change over time. Not used for temporary or small changes—implies a clear decline.
Spanish: deteriorado - empeoradoPortuguese (BR): deteriorado - pioradoPortuguese (PT): deteriorado - pioradoChinese (Simplified): 恶化 - 变差Chinese (Traditional): 惡化 - 變差Hindi: खराब हो गया - बिगड़ गयाArabic: تدهورت - ساءتBengali: খারাপ হয়েছে - অবনতি হয়েছেRussian: ухудшился - испортилсяJapanese: 悪化したVietnamese: xấu đi - xuống cấpKorean: 악화되었다 - 나빠졌다Turkish: kötüleşti - bozulduUrdu: خراب ہو گیا - بگڑ گیاIndonesian: memburuk - mengalami kemunduran
Example Sentences
The building deteriorated after many years without repairs.
basic
Her health deteriorated over the winter.
basic
The painting deteriorated because of the humidity.
basic
His relationship with his parents deteriorated after he moved out.
natural
The economic situation deteriorated faster than experts predicted.
natural
The road conditions deteriorated quickly after the storm.
natural