deteriorating

[US]/dɪˈtɪərɪəˌreɪtɪŋ/
[UK]/dɪˈtɪrɪəˌretɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. worsening or declining; in a state of deterioration. Present participle: deteriorating.

Example Sentences

The deteriorating condition of the building is a cause for concern.

The deteriorating relationship between the two countries is escalating tensions.

The deteriorating health of the patient requires immediate attention.

The deteriorating quality of the product has led to a decrease in sales.

The deteriorating weather conditions forced the event to be canceled.

The deteriorating mental health of the individual is a growing concern.

The deteriorating economic situation is affecting businesses across the country.

The deteriorating environment calls for urgent action to prevent further damage.

The deteriorating road conditions make driving hazardous.

The deteriorating security situation has led to increased police presence in the area.

Real-world Examples

The newspapers particularly might have deteriorated, decayed or decomposed over time.

Source: 6 Minute English

State Department says security situation is deteriorating.

Source: NPR News January 2014 Compilation

But there is no doubt that the situation has really deteriorated tonight.

Source: BBC Listening September 2014 Compilation

I learned so much so fast, and now my mind is deteriorating rapidly.

Source: Flowers for Algernon

Second, the living conditions of the Syrians in the neighboring countries have been deteriorating.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) December 2015 Collection

In other words, human memory is not deteriorating but " adapting to new communications technology, " Sparrow says.

Source: Past exam papers for English reading comprehension (English II) in the postgraduate entrance examination.

But Gaza's already dire humanitarian situation has badly deteriorated.

Source: BBC Listening Collection May 2021

And then the situation deteriorated even further.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) February 2015 Collection

Conditions there were deteriorating before that.

Source: CNN 10 Student English October 2021 Collection

What happens to the market if economic conditions deteriorate?

Source: The Economist (Summary)

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