Synonyms for

Deteriorated

Verb / dɪˈtɪri:ɜ:ˌeɪtɪd / Another word for deteriorated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To become worse in quality or condition.

Synonyms & similar words

degenerate recuperate drop deteriorate devolve decline degrade worsen decay dwindle weaken fade crumble rot decompoae disintegrate spoil ruin corrode erode consume

Synonyms by register

Formal

degenerated declined worsened

Informal

went downhill fell apart got worse

Literary

decayed faded waned

Antonyms

improved strengthened developed progressed flourished enhanced mended

Common collocations

  • greatly deteriorated
  • steadily deteriorated
  • rapidly deteriorated
  • deteriorated rapidly
  • deteriorated significantly
  • deteriorated over time
  • health deteriorated

Word family

noun deterioration
verb deteriorate
adjective deteriorated
adverb deterioratingly

Usage note

This word is often used to describe a decline in quality, condition, or health. It implies a negative change over time.

Example sentences

  1. The old bridge had deteriorated and was no longer safe to cross.
  2. The food had deteriorated and was no longer fresh.
  3. The relationship between the two friends had deteriorated over time.
  4. The quality of the product deteriorated after the company changed their manufacturing process.
  5. The health of the patient deteriorated after they stopped taking their medication.

Quotes

  • My health deteriorated so much that I had to retire.
  • The situation has deteriorated to the point of no return.
  • The quality of the product has deteriorated over time.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words