Synonyms of regressed

regressed

verb

past tense of regress

1

as in reverted

to go back to a previous and usually lower state or level

in extreme circumstances, people sometimes regress to the behavior they exhibited in childhood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reverted
• returned
• declined
• retrogressed
• relapsed
• lapsed
• backslid
• degenerated
• fell
• worsened
• ebbed
• threw back
• dropped
• retrograded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• developed
• progressed
• evolved
• advanced
• grew
• matured
• ripened

2

as in deteriorated

to become worse or of less value

the annual celebration has regressed to the point where it's nothing more than an excuse to get drunk

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deteriorated
• worsened
• crumbled
• descended
• declined
• degenerated
• diminished
• devolved
• atrophied
• retrograded
• rotted
• decayed
• ebbed
• weakened
• sank
• fell
• sagged
• disintegrated
• waned
• receded
• degraded
• decomposed
• dwindled
• reduced
• went to pot
• slipped
• downsized
• soured
• went to seed
• undermined
• dilapidated
• corrupted
• abated
• lagged
• lessened
• debilitated
• putrefied
• spoiled
• languished
• failed
• de-escalated
• lowered
• drooped
• moldered
• broke down
• flagged
• wilted
• wasted (away)
• ran down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• improved
• upgraded
• ameliorated
• intensified
• developed
• enhanced
• meliorated
• progressed
• strengthened
• enriched
• heightened
• bettered
• proceeded
• fortified
• advanced
• marched

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of regressed

Clemson, which carried the mantle for a decade, has regressed, which doesn’t help. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 15 July 2026

Duran is hitting more home runs than usual and is on pace for a second 20-20 season, but by every other metric the outfielder has regressed significantly in 2026. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 July 2026

Brett Baty, Mark Vientos and Francisco Alvarez, the trio of once-top prospects, seem to have regressed. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 4 July 2026

Dylan Roobroeck, a 21-year-old prospect, had 20 goals two years ago but regressed to 11 last season. — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 29 June 2026

Thielbar has regressed, while free agent Phil Maton, Hoyer’s main bullpen addition on a two-year, $14 million deal, has flopped like last year’s big bullpen addition, Ryan Pressly. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026

After an unlikely comeback season with the Chicago Cubs last year, which earned him a $4 million contract with the Angels, Pomeranz's performance has reportedly regressed. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

In 2025, Legette regressed statistically. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026

After two straight games of dominant offense and pitching, both sides regressed in a 5-1 loss Sunday. — Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 7 June 2026