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

Following some seasons of incremental growth between FW23 and SS25, total curve representation has regressed or plateaued season after season, between 2-3%. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026

While there’s no replacing the back-to-back MVP, the Yankees had one of the worst offenses in baseball while Judge was out with the rib injury, and just about all of their returning hitters not named Rice regressed in 2026. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026

The Sox need starting pitching and bullpen help, more contact hitters, a stronger bench and yes, more catching, as Teel and Edgar Quero both regressed. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026

Denver has regressed in almost every major statistical category through four weeks, including points scored, passing yards, rushing yards, total yards, first downs, and time of possession. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026

That efficiency, however, regressed against the Giants (64-91). — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

As Ohtani started building up, though, his hitting regressed. — Katie Woo, New York Times, 11 Sep. 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