Word
deteriorating
Phoneticsde·te·ri·o·rat·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/dɪˈtɪɹiɝˌeɪtɪŋ/
UK/dɪtˈiəɹiəɹˌeɪtɪŋ/
Definition
adj. becoming worse in quality, health, or strength over time.
adj. undergoing a progressive decline in condition, quality, or functional capacity.
Examples
“The weather is deteriorating quickly.”
“Doctors are monitoring the patient closely because his breathing is deteriorating despite the new medication.”
“The deteriorating condition of the historic bridge forced the city council to close it to all heavy traffic until major structural repairs could be completed.”
Examples
simple
“The weather is deteriorating quickly.”
contextual
“Doctors are monitoring the patient closely because his breathing is deteriorating despite the new medication.”
complex
“The deteriorating condition of the historic bridge forced the city council to close it to all heavy traffic until major structural repairs could be completed.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “deteriorating” in context.
Adjective
01. concurrent deteriorating
“The patient showed concurrent deteriorating symptoms in both respiratory and cardiac functions.”
adj + noun
02. deteriorating due
03. deteriorating mental
Real-World Examples
“There was speculation that the player’s emotional reaction to Argentina’s last-16 victory over Egypt was due in part to his father’s deteriorating condition.” “Staff say learning on the hottest days is almost impossible, with pupil behaviour and attention deteriorating rapidly.” Synonyms
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-1
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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