downward
adverb
uk/ˈdaʊnwəd/ us/-wɚd/ (also mainly UK downwards)toward a lower position, level, or amount:
The stock market drifted steadily lower until late afternoon, when it suddenly spiralled downward.
The exchange rate was adjusted downward by 3.7% in September.
downward
adjective
New figures show that the downward pressure on annuity rates is likely to get worse in the future.
The trend has been downward ever since, with donations falling to $143,000 last year.