Synonyms of downturn

downturn

noun

as in slump

a situation in which something (such as business or economic activity) decreases or becomes worse

—usually singular

an economic downturn

There's been a downturn in the housing market.

Related Words

• slump
• deflation
• decrease
• shrinkage
• falloff
• downtrend
• diminution
• reduction
• dip
• deterioration
• downslide
• sag
• decline
• loss
• lowering
• degradation
• ebb
• diminishment
• decrement
• eclipse
• drop-off
• devolution
• abatement
• downgrade
• drop
• decadence
• downfall
• degeneration
• slip
• degeneracy
• declination
• dark age
• declension
• nadir
• sunset
• decay
• fall
• breakup
• disintegration
• dégringolade
• decomposition
• de-escalation
• crumbling
• depreciation
• rotting
• spoiling
• dissolution
• descent
• debasement
• lessening
• destruction
• abasement
• demolition
• ruination
• decimation
• havoc
• ruin
• desolation
• demolishment

Dissimilar Words

• growth
• development
• evolution
• advancement
• flowering
• restoration
• renewal
• revitalization
• increase
• addition
• flourishing
• enhancement
• gain
• blossoming
• increment
• rise
• augmentation
• boost
• supplement
• accrual
• raise
• accretion
• upswing
• ascent
• heightening
• addendum

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of downturn

Where others might’ve retired and spent their money, having managed to make it to the end of the 20th century without a legitimate scandal or sustained career downturn, Parton kept giving it away and finding new methods to inspire and create. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026

Comptroller Phil Diamond has said a minimum of $300 million should be held in reserve to protect against tourism market downturns that could impair the county’s ability to pay for its ongoing obligations. — Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026

The city might have been on a downturn musically, after Stax closed and Elvis died, but business was good for Spanish Fly. — Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 25 Aug. 2026

The industry is facing what’s been described as one of the most severe and prolonged downturns in decades, and the impacts continue to ripple throughout the wine sector and beyond. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026