Word adjective
deteriorating
adj.
US /dɪˈtɪɹiɝˌeɪtɪŋ/ UK /dɪtˈiəɹiəɹˌeɪtɪŋ/ de·te·ri·o·rat·ing
Definition
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
becoming worse in quality, health, or strength over time.
undergoing a progressive decline in condition, quality, or functional capacity.
Simple“The doctor was worried about the patient's deteriorating health over the weekend.”
In context“The city council struggled to fund repairs for the deteriorating infrastructure, which had suffered from decades of neglect and harsh weather.”
Antonyms
Usage deteriorating due · deteriorating mental · concurrent deteriorating
Real-world usage
“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.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated