reactionary
IPA: riˈækʃʌnɛri
noun
- (politics) One who is opposed to progress and change and wants to reverse it, wishing for a return to an alleged golden age of the past.
adjective
- (politics) Favoring a return to an alleged golden age of the past; anti-progressive.
- (chemistry) Of, pertaining to, participating in, or inducing a chemical reaction.
- In reaction to; as a result of.
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Examples of "reactionary" in Sentences
- The politician's policies were deemed reactionary by his critics, as they sought to maintain the status quo rather than promote progress
- The reactionary response from the board members threatened to stifle innovation in the company
- His reactionary beliefs were rooted in fear of change and a desire to return to old traditions
- Many saw the group's actions as regressive and reactionary, ignoring the needs of marginalized communities
- The student's essay was met with a mix of reactionary backlash and support from classmates and teachers
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