Definition of unprogressivenext

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Recent Examples of unprogressive Indeed, the reality for women in Germany has been remarkably unprogressive. Lenora Chu, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Jan. 2022 There was too much deference to people sowing chaos under the banner of social justice, perhaps for fear of seeming unprogressive. Nicholas Kristof, Star Tribune, 15 Apr. 2021 Greenwell juxtaposes the narrator's experiences in an unprogressive, formerly Communist country still recovering its infrastructure, to the narrator's own childhood, growing up gay and closeted in the oppressive American South. Angela Ledgerwood, Esquire, 5 Dec. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unprogressive
Adjective
  • Restrictions have extended outside the classroom, with some teachers being fired or punished for criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk after his assassination.
    Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Members of two conservative groups are planning a rally in support of Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham outside of the United Center ahead of Saturday’s game against the Chicago Sky.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Aid agencies say mistrust, misinformation about Ebola, and resistance to restrictions on traditional burial practices have fueled hostility toward health workers and complicated efforts to contain the outbreak.
    Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Lorena Gonzalez, president of the California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, said the legislation targets large companies that use extensive consumer data to maximize profits rather than small businesses offering traditional discounts or coupons.
    Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Nobody had the chance to play as an orthodox right-winger until Ruben Amorim’s exit in January.
    Cerys Jones, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Tens of thousands of ultra-orthodox Jews, sometimes called Haredi, have refused conscription into the Israeli militia on religious grounds.
    Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026
Adjective
  • Sadly, there is a large and growing audience for this reactionary analysis.
    James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
  • Public health cannot operate as a reactionary system that receives attention only during emergencies.
    Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026

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“Unprogressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprogressive. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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