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 *

• worsesn 44.4444444%
• worsten 27.7777777%
• worser 5.5555555%
• worsed 5.5555555%
• woren 5.5555555%

* 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

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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

• worrisome,
• worsening,
• worsened.

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