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downward spiral
[ doun-werd spahy-ruhl ]
noun
- a continuous, usually rapid negative trend, especially one with a repeated and worsening cycle of events or states:
The more I doubted myself, the more confused I became, in a vicious downward spiral.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of downward spiral1
Example Sentences
She described her current situation as "hand to mouth" and fears there will be a "downward spiral".
"It's really surprising to see the downward spiral they have been on," former England defender Laura Bassett told BBC Radio 5 Live.
Tensions between South African and the US have been on a downward spiral since US President Donald Trump came into office.
He said the downward spiral in his mental health during Covid, after completing his A-levels in 2019, left him feeling "trapped".
Our downward spiral notably includes the spread of invasive species; overexploitation of species; habitat modification, fragmentation and destruction; pollution; and, of course, climate change.
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