WORSENED

worsened

(adjective) made or become worse; impaired; “troubled by the worsened economic conditions”; “the worsened diplomatic relations”

worse, worsened

(adjective) changed for the worse in health or fitness; “I feel worse today”; “her cold is worse”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Verb

worsened

simple past tense and past participle of worsen

Anagrams

• drownees, endowers, reendows

Source: Wiktionary


WORSEN

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



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Word of the Day

31 March 2025

IMPROVISED

(adjective) done or made using whatever is available; “crossed the river on improvised bridges”; “the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear”; “the rock served as a makeshift hammer”


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