compounded
adj.adj. made worse or more serious because another problem has been added to it.
adj. describing a situation or problem that has been intensified or made more complex by additional factors. Often used as a participial adjective following a linking verb.
The problem is compounded by a lack of funding.
The city's traffic issues are compounded by the fact that several major bridges are currently closed for repairs.
The economic crisis was compounded by a sudden spike in energy prices, leaving many small businesses unable to cover their basic operating costs during the winter months.
Often follows 'be', 'become', or 'get'; frequently paired with the preposition 'by'.
The issue compounded by the rain.The issue was compounded by the rain.When used to describe a state, this word requires a linking verb like 'was' or 'is' to form a passive or adjectival construction.