What are some opposite words for regressive?
Antonyms for regressive
rɪˈgrɛs ɪvre·gres·sive
This page is about all possible antonyms and opposite words for the term regressive.
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regressiveadjective
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progressiveregressiveadjective
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progressiveregressiveadjective
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progressive
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Princeton's WordNet
regressiveadjective
(of taxes) adjusted so that the rate decreases as the amount of income increases
Antonyms:
modernized, forward-moving, forward-looking, advanced, modern, progressive, degressive, innovative, state-of-the-art, modernised, advancing, forwardregressiveadjective
opposing progress; returning to a former less advanced state
Antonyms:
progressive, innovative, degressive, forward, modern, forward-moving, advancing, advanced, forward-looking, state-of-the-art, modernised, modernized
How to use regressive in a sentence?
I definitely appreciate the government's move to enhance the age of employment from 14 to 18, but these are two serious grey areas, finally, the government has agreed to bring an amendment to the existing law, but what is more shocking is that this amendment is regressive, it is not progressive.
Either you are symbol of regressive forces or you decide to lead the progressive forces, i have taken the decision for the latter for 21 years (in politics).
Just wish they'd exit gracefully and keep their regressive views to themselves.
Our goal is to replace our regressive tax system with a new formula for fairness, while ensuring Seattle stands up to President Trump's austere budget that cuts transportation, affordable housing, healthcare, and social services.
Loudoun County's continued implementation of critical race theory in the school system is regressive, divisive, and destructive. It has turned this county into a national punchline, the fact that they now want to spend over $6 million a year to continue to push this morally bankrupt ideologyon teachers and students is an absolute abomination. It is becoming clearer every day that someone is making a fortune on the backs of Loudoun County taxpayers and it is time for LCPS [Loudoun County Public Schools]to start communicating with parents and explain itself with more than misleading press releases from the Interim Superintendent.
Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#443 | advanced | |
#1403 | forward | |
#1444 | modern | |
#4033 | innovative | |
#4436 | progressive | |
#13882 | advancing | |
#46525 | modernized | |
#54225 | regressive | |
#70755 | modernised |
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