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backsliding

UK
/ˈbæk.slaɪ.dɪŋ/
US
/ˈbæk.slaɪ.dɪŋ/

Translations

backslidingnoun
backslidings
pl
rechuteDans le sens de retour à de mauvaises habitudes ou à un comportement répréhensible.
After months of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, his backsliding into old eating habits was disappointing.
Après des mois à mener une vie saine, sa rechute dans ses anciennes habitudes alimentaires a été décevante.
régressionDans le sens de retour à un état moins avancé ou moins positif.
The company's backsliding in customer service standards led to a decline in their reputation.
La régression de l'entreprise dans les normes du service client a entraîné une baisse de sa réputation.
Synonyms
regression
relapse
deterioration
setback
decline
backslidinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈbækˌslaɪdɪŋ/
US
/ˈbækˌslaɪdɪŋ/
régressifEmploi adjectival : qui marque un retour à un état moins bon ou à de mauvaises habitudes.
The committee was worried about the backsliding attitude of several members.
Le comité était inquiet de l'attitude régressive de plusieurs membres.
Synonyms
slipping back
backslipping
degenerating
declining
sliding back
backtracking
relapsing
lapsing
regressing
reverting
falling back
falling away
retrogressing
backslideverb

backsliding

Gerund

backslid
Past Simple
backslid
Past Participle
backsliding
Gerund
UK
/ˈbæk.slaɪd/
US
/ˈbæk.slaɪd/
rechuterSe dit surtout d'un retour à de mauvaises habitudes, à une conduite ou à une pratique antérieure.
After months of progress, he began to backslide into his old habits.
Après des mois de progrès, il a commencé à rechuter dans ses anciennes habitudes.
reculerSens physique: se déplacer vers l'arrière, souvent involontairement.
The car backslid several feet before the driver regained control.
La voiture a reculé de plusieurs pieds avant que le conducteur ne reprenne le contrôle.
Synonyms
relapse
regress
slip back
deteriorate
fall back

Definitions

backslidingnoun
The act of relapsing into bad habits or undesirable behaviors, especially after a period of improvement or reform.
After months of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, his backsliding into old eating habits was disappointing.
A return to a previous, less advanced, or less positive state or condition.
The company's backsliding in customer service standards led to a decline in their reputation.
backslidinggerund / present participle
Relapsing or regressing to a worse state; showing a return to bad habits or a decline in standards.
The committee was worried about the backsliding attitude of several members.
backslideverb
To revert to a previous, less advanced state or condition, especially in terms of behavior or beliefs.
After months of progress, he began to backslide into his old habits.
To lapse morally or spiritually; to relapse into sin, error, or wrongdoing, especially after a period of improvement or commitment.
Some believers feared they would backslide if they stopped attending weekly services.
To slide backwards physically or downhill, often unintentionally.
The car backslid several feet before the driver regained control.
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