Worsen

Pronunciation: /ˈwɔːrsən/

Definitions of worsen

verb to make or become worse; deteriorate

Example Sentences

A1 The weather is starting to worsen.

A2 Her health began to worsen after she stopped taking her medication.

B1 The economic situation in the country continues to worsen.

B2 The conflict between the two countries has worsened over the past few months.

C1 The company's reputation worsened after the scandal was exposed.

C2 The political situation in the region has worsened significantly in recent years.

Examples of worsen in a Sentence

formal Failure to address the issue promptly may worsen the situation.

informal Ignoring the problem will only make it worse.

slang If you keep procrastinating, things will just go downhill.

figurative His constant negativity has a way of darkening the mood and worsening the atmosphere.

Grammatical Forms of worsen

• past tense: worsened
• plural: worsens
• comparative: worse
• superlative: worst
• present tense: worsen
• future tense: will worsen
• perfect tense: has worsened
• continuous tense: is worsening
• singular: worsen
• positive degree: bad
• infinitive: worsen
• gerund: worsening
• participle: worsened

Origin and Evolution of worsen

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'worsen' originated from the combination of 'worse' and the suffix '-en', which is used to form verbs indicating a change in state or condition.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'worsen' has maintained its original meaning of making something worse or more unfavorable, with no significant shifts in its usage or definition.