Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

downward-slide

noun
/ˈdaʊn.wɚd slaɪd/
Definition
A situation where something decreases or deteriorates in a downward direction.
Examples
  • The company’s profits have experienced a downward-slide over the past year.
  • His mood took a downward-slide after receiving the bad news.
  • The industry is facing a downward-slide due to oversupply.
Meaning
The term describes a gradual decline or worsening condition, often used in contexts such as financial performance, emotional state, or physical conditions.
Synonyms
  • decline
  • decrease
  • downturn
  • recession
  • slump