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

Watford dropped from 13th to 17th under Walter Mazzarri, and Southampton regressed two places after replacing Ronald Koeman with Claude Puel. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

But his recovery regressed, and he was shut down from throwing. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

The Yankees could also use better defense from Grisham, who has regressed in center as speedy rookie Spencer Jones, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI on Wednesday, has settled into the majors. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026

But this camp Ewers has seemingly regressed despite having a better understanding of the offense than Malik Willis, the free agent Miami signed to become the starting quarterback. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026

After leading Boston College to a 7-6 record and Pinstripe Bowl appearance his first season, the Eagles regressed in 2025, finishing with a 2-10 record and ahead of only Syracuse in the ACC. — ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

When the season ended, many suggested Love had regressed in his second season as a starter. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

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