How Do You Spell WORSEN?

Pronunciation: [wˈɜːsən] (IPA)

The word "worsen" is spelled with an "o" instead of an "e" because it comes from the adjective "worse" and not the verb "worse." In IPA phonetic transcription, "worsen" is pronounced /ˈwɔːrsən/. The "o" sound in "worsen" is represented by the symbol "ɔ," which is a low back vowel, while the final "en" is pronounced as a schwa sound represented by the symbol "ə." This word means to become or make something worse, and is commonly used in contexts such as health or economic conditions.

WORSEN Meaning and Definition

  1. Worsen is a verb that refers to the act of making something worse or deteriorating its condition or quality. It is the opposite of improving, as it denotes a declining or worsening state.

    When something worsens, it means that it becomes more difficult, unpleasant, or severe than it was previously. It implies a negative progression or degradation in a situation, object, or state of being. This deterioration can occur in various aspects, such as physical health, mental state, relationships, or overall quality.

    For instance, in terms of health, if an individual's symptoms worsen, it indicates that their condition is deteriorating and their pain or discomfort is increasing. Similarly, if a relationship worsens, it suggests that conflicts, misunderstandings, or negative emotions are intensifying, leading to a decline in harmony and cooperation.

    Worsening can also be used to describe the progression of a certain event, circumstance, or phenomenon that becomes more severe or hazardous over time. For example, a worsening economic situation refers to an increasingly difficult or challenging financial condition in a particular region or country.

    To worsen can be used in various domains, including personal, professional, social, and environmental contexts. It signifies the negative decline or deterioration of a specific situation, aspect, or condition.

Top Common Misspellings for WORSEN *

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for WORSEN

Etymology of WORSEN

The word "worsen" originated from the combination of two Old English words: "wyrsa" which means "worse" and the suffix "-nian" used to form verbs, indicating the action of making something worse. Over time, the words "wyrsa" and "-nian" were combined into "worsen", retaining the same meaning of deteriorating or making something worse.

Similar spelling words for WORSEN

Conjugate verb Worsen

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have worsened
you would have worsened
he/she/it would have worsened
we would have worsened
they would have worsened
I would have worsen
you would have worsen
he/she/it would have worsen
we would have worsen
they would have worsen

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been worsening
you would have been worsening
he/she/it would have been worsening
we would have been worsening
they would have been worsening

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would worsen
you would worsen
he/she/it would worsen
we would worsen
they would worsen

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be worsening
you would be worsening
he/she/it would be worsening
we would be worsening
they would be worsening

FUTURE

I will worsen
you will worsen
he/she/it will worsen
we will worsen
they will worsen

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be worsening
you will be worsening
he/she/it will be worsening
we will be worsening
they will be worsening

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have worsened
you will have worsened
he/she/it will have worsened
we will have worsened
they will have worsened

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been worsening
you will have been worsening
he/she/it will have been worsening
we will have been worsening
they will have been worsening

IMPERATIVE

you worsen
we let´s worsen

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to worsen

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was worsening
you were worsening
he/she/it was worsening
we were worsening
they were worsening

PAST PARTICIPLE

worsened

PAST PERFECT

I had worsened
you had worsened
he/she/it had worsened
we had worsened
they had worsened

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been worsening
you had been worsening
he/she/it had been worsening
we had been worsening
they had been worsening

PRESENT

I worsen
you worsen
he/she/it worsens
we worsen
they worsen

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am worsening
you are worsening
he/she/it is worsening
we are worsening
they are worsening

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

worsening

PRESENT PERFECT

I have worsened
you have worsened
he/she/it has worsened
we have worsened
they have worsened

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been worsening
you have been worsening
he/she/it has been worsening
we have been worsening
they have been worsening

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it worsen

SIMPLE PAST

I worsened
you worsened
he/she/it worsened
we worsened
they worsened