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worsened
Describes a condition that has become worse compared to an earlier point in time.
Die verschlechterte Wetterlage zwang die Bergsteiger zur Umkehr.
The worsened weather conditions forced the mountaineers to turn back.
'Verschlechtert' (worsened) is the past participle of the verb 'verschlechtern' (to worsen) and is very frequently used as an adjective. It describes the state of something that has become worse.
Trotz der Behandlung ist sein Zustand leider verschlechtert.
Despite the treatment, his condition has unfortunately worsened.
The adjective is derived from the reflexive verb 'sich verschlechtern' (to worsen, to deteriorate). This form is often used in the perfect tense to express the negative change.
Die wirtschaftliche Lage des Landes hat sich im letzten Jahr verschlechtert.
The country's economic situation worsened last year.
The adjective 'verschlechtert' (worsened) is often combined with abstract nouns such as 'Situation' (situation), 'Lage' (situation), 'Zustand' (condition), or 'Beziehung' (relationship).
Die verschlechterte Stimmung im Team führte zu weniger Produktivität.
The worsened mood in the team led to lower productivity.
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'schlecht' and 'verschlechtert' both have to do with something negative, but they do not say the same thing. 'schlecht' simply describes the current state: something is not good. 'verschlechtert' compares something with before and means that it has become worse. Learners may confuse the words because both sound negative. Pay attention to the idea of time: if you are only giving an evaluation, you say 'schlecht'. If you mean a development from better to worse, 'verschlechtert' fits.
Nach dem starken Regen hat sich der Zustand der Straßen deutlich verschlechtert.
After the heavy rain, the condition of the roads worsened significantly.
Die Straßen sind heute schlecht, weil es die ganze Nacht geregnet hat.
The roads are bad today because it rained all night.