Worsening Meaning in English
word · lemma: worsen
ˈwɝsənɪŋ/, /ˈwɝsnɪŋ
WUR-suh-ning
wˈɜːsənɪŋ
WUR-suh-ning
Definition
The process of becoming worse or more severe; when something is getting worse.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used as a noun or adjective in formal or medical, news, and academic contexts. Common collocations: 'worsening condition', 'worsening situation', 'worsening symptoms'. Often describes negative trends over time.
Spanish: empeoramientoPortuguese (BR): agravamentoPortuguese (PT): agravamentoChinese (Simplified): 恶化Chinese (Traditional): 惡化Hindi: बिगड़नाArabic: تفاقمBengali: বিষয়টির অবনতি - অবনতিশীলRussian: ухудшение - усугублениеJapanese: 悪化 - 悪化するVietnamese: xấu đi - tình trạng xấu điKorean: 악화 - 악화되는Turkish: kötüleşmeUrdu: خرابی - بگڑناIndonesian: memburuk - perburukan
Example Sentences
The doctor was worried about the worsening of her cough.
basic
There is a worsening problem with the city's air quality.
basic
We saw a worsening situation after the heavy rains.
basic
Her worsening symptoms made it clear she needed to see a specialist.
natural
We can't ignore the worsening climate crisis any longer.
natural
The team's performance kept worsening despite their efforts.
natural