as in conservative
tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
a candidate with unprogressive ideas about public education
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Recent Examples of unprogressive
Indeed, the reality for women in Germany has been remarkably unprogressive.
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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
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
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Democrat Alicia Halvensleben, president of the city’s Common Council, defeated Republican Scott Allen, one of the most conservative members of the state Assembly.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Her ascent is not pulling conservative media in a single direction so much as forcing a sorting mechanism.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Powered by nutrient-dense lupini beans, Kaizen’s pasta, rice and mac & cheese deliver over 20 grams of protein per serving, 80-85% fewer carbs than traditional options and 15 grams of fiber while remaining gluten-free, non-GMO and kosher.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Other gifts included a traditional Bedouin tent and tables, cushions and carpets that Epstein later set up on his island.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Dioceses across the country are reporting the highest amount of converts in decades, many of them drawn in by orthodox Catholic influencers.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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This is the orthodox paddock view of intra-team title battles.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Procter & Gamble, meanwhile, which sold some of its beauty holdings to Coty but still has mega personal care brands such as Olay, Head & Shoulders and Pantene, as well as SK-II, isn’t expected to be reactionary.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Your strength and your commitment told us that this is still America, and this reactionary nightmare — and these invasions of American cities — will not stand.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Unprogressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprogressive. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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