verschlechtert
Translation
worsened, deteriorated, aggravated
Examples
Die verschlechterte Lage ist ernst.
The worsened situation is serious.
Sein Zustand hat sich verschlechtert.
His condition has deteriorated.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) has verschlechtert (deteriorated) sth. has worsened Sein Zustand hat sich verschlechtert.
verschlechtert + Noun worsened... Die verschlechterte Lage ist ernst.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schlimmer geworden, degeneriert; Antonyms: verbessert
Etymology
Past participle of 'verschlechtern' (to worsen). From 'ver-' (prefix indicating a negative change) + 'schlechter' (comparative of 'schlecht', bad).
Memory Tips
Notice the word 'schlecht' (bad) inside. The prefix 'ver-' often implies a turn for the worse, so it literally means 'made worse'.