Regressive

usgb/rɪˈɡresɪv/
adjective

Going backward or returning to an earlier, less advanced state.

The new policies of the government are seen by many as regressive.
Visual representation of "regressive" - Going backward or returning to an earlier, less advanced state

Often appears as...

  • regressive policies
  • regressive steps
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Negative Connotation

The word often implies a judgment that a change is harmful or undesirable.

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Many criticized the new educational approach as regressive.
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Evaluate Context

Understand the specific aspect being labeled as 'regressive' to grasp the full implication.

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The film's gender stereotypes were called regressive.
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