Reactionary

Reactionary (Adj.)

Pronunciation: ree-ak-shuh-ner-ee

Word Meaning: Characterized by opposition to progress or liberalism; favoring a return to a previous state in society or government.

Uses in Sentence:

1. The politician’s reactionary views on social issues made him unpopular among the younger generation.
2. The company’s reactionary policies stifled innovation and hindered growth.
3. Some argue that his reactionary stance on economic policies will only lead to further inequality.

Synonyms:

1. Conservative
2. Traditionalist
3. Retrogressive
4. Regressive
5. Backward-looking

Antonyms:

1. Progressive
2. Liberal
3. Forward-thinking
4. Innovative
5. Reformist

Word Meaning in Hindi: प्रतिक्रियात्मक (Pratikriyaatmak)

Word uses in Hindi:

1. राजनीतिज्ञ के प्रतिक्रियात्मक दृष्टिकोण ने उसे युवा पीढ़ी के बीच अप्रिय बना दिया। (The politician’s reactionary stance made him unpopular among the younger generation.)
2. उस कंपनी की प्रतिक्रियात्मक नीतियाँ नवाचार को दबा दिया और विकास को रोक दिया। (The company’s reactionary policies stifled innovation and hindered growth.)
3. कुछ कहते हैं कि उसकी आर्थिक नीतियों पर प्रतिक्रियात्मक धारा केवल और अधिक असमानता का कारण बनेगी। (Some argue that his reactionary stance on economic policies will only lead to further inequality.)