English Explanatory Dictionary

disimprovement

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Reduction from a better to a worse state.
  2. Attempt to make something better while ending up worse than before.

Pronunciation

/dɪsɪmˈpɹuːvm(ə)nt/ /dɪsɪmˈpɹuvmənt/ en-au-disimprovement.ogg

Word forms

disimprovement disimprovements

Etymology

From dis- + improvement.

Synonyms

decline deterioration worsening

Antonyms

amelioration betterment improvement
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