Deteriorating
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈtɪəɹ.i.əɹˌeɪ.tɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Deteriorating is an adjective meaning Getting worse.
Meaning
Getting worse.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of deteriorate
Example Sentences
On Monday, chipmaker Nvidia (NVDA) cut its sales outlook for the fourth quarter, citing “deteriorating macroeconomic conditions, particularly in China.” Last week, Intel’s (INTC) CEO also noted that “trade and macro concerns, especially in China, have intensified.”
Synonyms for deteriorating
Depending on context, synonyms include sour, worsen, retrograde, regressive, retrogressive, declining.
Antonyms for deteriorating
Common opposites include improving.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include declining, failing, retrograde, regressing, retrogressive, regressive.
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