Backsliding

/ˌbækˈslaɪdɪŋ/ noun, adjective

The act or habit of returning to worse behavior or conditions; or an adjective describing something characterized by regression or moral failure.

Present participle and gerund of 'backslide,' functioning as both noun and adjective. It emphasizes the ongoing, habitual nature of the regression rather than a single event.

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