Backsliding

usgb/ˈbækslaɪdɪŋ/
verb

Return to bad habits or poor behavior after improvement or progress.

After several months of healthy eating, she was backsliding into her old fast-food habits.
Visual representation of "backsliding" - Return to bad habits or poor behavior after improvement or progress.

Often appears as...

  • backsliding into bad habits
  • backsliding into addiction
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Negative Connotation

The word 'backsliding' implies a negative change, suggesting failure to maintain a positive trend.

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His backsliding grades were a concern for his parents.
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Personal Struggle

Often used to describe a struggle with personal goals or change, like dieting or quitting smoking.

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Despite efforts to quit, his backsliding on smoking was evident.
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Emotional Impact

Use 'backsliding' to express disappointment in someone's progress or your own.

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I didn't want to admit my backsliding in the gym.
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