Backsliding (Noun)
Meaning
A failure to maintain a higher state.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The government's decision to reintroduce environmentally harmful practices marked a worrying backsliding from its previous green policies.
- Her recent poor grades indicated a backsliding in her academic performance, prompting her parents to hire a tutor.
- After a few months of consistent exercise, John experienced a backsliding in his fitness level due to a busy work schedule.
- The company's recent scandals were seen as a backsliding from its commitment to corporate social responsibility.
- The lack of follow-up treatment led to a backsliding in the patient's recovery, requiring further medical intervention.