- present participle of worsen.
worsening
Example Sentences
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It signaled a decades-long worsening of the city’s infrastructure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Counselors and adolescent psychologists say students’ loneliness and social skills are worsening as they confide in AI tools—and it can be particularly risky for vulnerable kids.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
A separate source in Alamata told the BBC there was a worsening humanitarian crisis in the area, as the town swelled with people fleeing fighting.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
"If caffeine helps a person function during the day while simultaneously worsening the quality of nighttime recovery, a vicious circle may develop: greater fatigue, greater need for stimulation, and poorer sleep," says Prof. Kurpas.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
Papa’s a goldsmith, and his work has suffered from his worsening eyesight and shaking hands.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
