Audio English.net » Dictionary » W » World Meteorological Organization ... Worshipful

WORSENED

Pronunciation (US):

Dictionary entry overview: What does worsened mean?

• WORSENED (adjective)
The adjective WORSENED has 2 senses:

1. changed for the worse in health or fitness
2. made or become worse; impaired

Familiarity information: WORSENED used as an adjective is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• WORSENED (adjective)

Sense 1

worsened ^{[BACK TO TOP]}

Meaning:

Changed for the worse in health or fitness

Synonyms:

worsened; worse

Context examples:

I feel worse today / her cold is worse

Sense 2

worsened ^{[BACK TO TOP]}

Meaning:

Made or become worse; impaired

Context examples:

troubled by the worsened economic conditions / the worsened diplomatic relations

Similar:

worse ((comparative of 'bad') inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability)

Learn English with... Proverbs of the week

"Let him who is without sin cast the first stone." (English proverb)

"The rain falls yonder, but the drops strike here." (Bhutanese proverb)

"If you're a liar, then have a good memory." (Arabic proverb)

"To make your neighbor jealous, go to bed early and get up early." (Corsican proverb)

Page delivered in 0.0247 seconds