Synonyms of regressive

regressive

adjective

as in decremental

Related Words

• decremental
• degressive
• decrescent

Dissimilar Words

• cumulative
• incremental
• additive
• accumulative
• gradual
• accretive
• progressive
• stepwise
• step-by-step
• conglomerative
• increscent

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of regressive

Unsurprisingly, the tone-deaf and regressive nature of Beijing’s policies and language not only has had little impact but is also worsening China’s gender relations. — Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026

The country’s parents need comprehensive reform, not this kind of regressive, zero-sum nanny-statism. — Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026

The government says this amendment is about ensuring that benefits reach the right people, while LGBTQ+ rights activists call the law regressive. — Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026

North Carolina offers a striking example of regressive taxation, ITEP reports. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 30 July 2026