expression, noun
downward spiral; vicious circle
Describes a self-reinforcing negative cycle where one bad event leads to another, making the situation progressively worse. Often used in economic, psychological, or social contexts.
Antonyms: 正のスパイラル
不況とデフレが負のスパイラルを引き起こしている。
The recession and deflation are causing a downward spiral.
睡眠不足がストレスを生み、さらに眠れなくなるという負のスパイラルに陥った。
I fell into a vicious circle where lack of sleep caused stress, which in turn made it even harder to sleep.