worsening
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈwɝsənɪŋ// UK //wˈɜːsənɪŋ// wors·en·ing
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.
Usage
Often used attributively before a noun to describe a deteriorating state.