worsened
(adjective) made or become worse; impaired; ātroubled by the worsened economic conditionsā; āthe worsened diplomatic relationsā
worse, worsened
(adjective) changed for the worse in health or fitness; āI feel worse todayā; āher cold is worseā
Source: WordNet® 3.1
worsened
simple past tense and past participle of worsen
• drownees, endowers, reendows
Source: Wiktionary
Wors"en, v. t.
1. To make worse; to deteriorate; to impair. It is apparent that, in the particular point of which we have been conversing, their condition is greatly worsened. Southey.
2. To get the better of; to worst. [R.]
Wors"en, v. i.
Definition: To grow or become worse. De Quincey. Indifferent health, which seemed rather to worsen than improve. Carlyle.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 February 2025
(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., āthe father of the brideā instead of āthe brideās fatherā
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growersā plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
