worsening
adj.becoming worse or more serious than before. You use this to describe a situation that is getting harder to deal with.
adj.becoming more severe, intense, or lower in quality over time. Often used as a participial adjective to describe conditions, health, or weather.
“The worsening weather forced us to stay inside.”
“Doctors are closely monitoring the patient's worsening condition to decide if surgery is necessary.”
“The worsening economic climate has led many small businesses to reconsider their expansion plans for the next fiscal year, as consumer confidence continues to decline across the region.”
Often used attributively before a noun to describe a deteriorating state.
Usage worsening conditions
“This means someone could go through much of life with flexible joints, but an "external environmental stressor" could come along, worsening everything.”
“Residents and researchers say worsening heat and water stress are putting new pressure on an old divide.”