exacerbated

American  

[ig-zas-er-bey-tid, ek-sas-] / ɪgˈzæs ərˌbeɪ tɪd, ɛkˈsæs- /

adjective

1. made worse, more severe, or more bitter; aggravated.

   The Economic Policy Institute recently released a study showing evidence of an exacerbated income gap between rich and poor.

2. feeling or showing embitterment, irritation, or exasperation.

   With an exacerbated huff, the gunslinger hauled a second revolver from his shoulder, training its barrel on the captain.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of exacerbate.

Other Word Forms

• unexacerbated adjective

Etymology

Origin of exacerbated

exacerbate ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Conditions were further exacerbated by Storm Goretti, which delivered an additional dumping of snow in places along with damaging gales for some.

From BBC

Investigations and reports into the failures that led to and exacerbated the disasters have left residents with more questions than answers.

From Los Angeles Times

Change in routine and care exacerbated underlying health conditions and at least two people we knew, including my late grandfather’s last living sibling, died after the evacuation.

From Los Angeles Times

Launched six years later, Master of Disaster has been updated this year to address more events exacerbated by human-driven climate change, such as landslides, drought and heatwaves.

From Barron's

“Moreover, the prejudice to Mr. Parias has been exacerbated by the government’s conduct especially as it relates to meeting deadlines and producing discovery,” he wrote.

From Los Angeles Times