worsened; worsening
ˈwərs-niŋ,
ˈwər-sᵊn-iŋ
: to make worse
: to become worse
the weather began to worsen
Examples of worsen in a Sentence
Spending more money is only going to worsen the problem.
the condition of the house worsened with every year of neglect
Recent Examples on the Web
Sauces High-fat gravies made from pan drippings can overstimulate the gut and worsen symptoms, Moole said.
—
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
Byock said her son's worsening grades have crushed his self-esteem.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 5 Dec. 2025
It’s caused by exposure to extremely cold temperatures, often worsened by wind.
—Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
The construction industry has long struggled with severe labor shortages, which are expected to only worsen as the workforce ages and immigration tightens.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 5 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for worsen
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
Byock said her son's worsening grades have crushed his self-esteem.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 5 Dec. 2025
It’s caused by exposure to extremely cold temperatures, often worsened by wind.
—Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
The construction industry has long struggled with severe labor shortages, which are expected to only worsen as the workforce ages and immigration tightens.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 5 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for worsen
Cite this Entry
“Worsen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worsen. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share