worsen
verb (used with or without object)
to make or become worse.
has worsened
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present perfectof worsen (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Lopez’s medical bills are covered by workers’ compensation insurance, but her health has worsened and her doctor has referred her to specialists who deal with respiratory and nervous system disorders, she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
King Harald V of Norway's health has worsened, the palace has said, as he remains in hospital receiving antibiotics for a bacterial infection in his bloodstream.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
“Affordability has worsened this year, as mortgage rates have climbed and wages have risen only slightly more quickly than home prices,” Samuel Tombs, chief U.S. economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, wrote in a note.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
An annual survey found 80% of U.S. companies in China believe the business climate has not improved or has worsened, with U.S.-China relations topping concerns.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
I think Caitlin might have told you that I come from a poor family and this has worsened because my dad, who used to support the family, is no longer working.
From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda
