Worsened

Pronunciation: /ˈwɔːrsənd/

Definitions of worsened

verb to make or become worse; deteriorate

Example Sentences

A1 My headache worsened after I didn't drink enough water.

A2 The weather worsened as the storm approached.

B1 Her financial situation worsened due to unexpected expenses.

B2 The conflict between the two countries worsened after the failed peace talks.

C1 The political situation in the region worsened as tensions escalated.

C2 The environmental crisis worsened as pollution levels continued to rise.

Examples of worsened in a Sentence

formal The patient's condition worsened after the surgery.

informal Things have only gotten worse since you left.

slang My grades have totally tanked, they've worsened big time.

figurative The political climate has worsened, casting a dark shadow over the country.

Grammatical Forms of worsened

• past tense: worsened
• plural: worsened
• comparative: more worsened
• superlative: most worsened
• present tense: worsen
• future tense: will worsen
• perfect tense: have worsened
• continuous tense: is worsening
• singular: worsened
• positive degree: worse
• infinitive: worsen
• gerund: worsening
• participle: worsening

Origin and Evolution of worsened

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

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

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'worsened' has evolved to become a commonly used word in English to describe a deterioration or decline in quality, condition, or situation.