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negative change

[/ˈnɛɡətɪv tʃeɪndʒ/]
nounpl: negative changes
mudança negativa
1. A transformation or alteration that results in a worse condition, decline, or deterioration
The negative change in the company's performance led to layoffs.
A mudança negativa no desempenho da empresa levou a demissões.
2. An unfavorable shift in circumstances, behavior, or conditions
There has been a negative change in his attitude since the incident.
Houve uma mudança negativa na sua atitude desde o incidente.
NYC Slang
step back; downgrade
Synonyms
declinedeteriorationdownturnregressionworseningdegradation
Antonyms
positive changeimprovementprogressadvancementenhancementupturn

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mudança negativa
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
piora
Colloquial alternative emphasizing deterioration
Portugal
alteração negativa
More formal alternative used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a turn for the worse
go downhill
hit a rough patch
take a step backward
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