Retrogressive

Retrogressive (Adj.)

Pronunciation: re-troh-gres-iv

Word Meaning: Moving or tending backward; becoming less advanced or declining in quality, progress, or development.

Uses in Sentence:

1. The retrogressive policies of the government led to a decline in economic growth.
2. Embracing retrogressive ideologies can impede social and technological advancements.

Synonyms:

1. Regressive
2. Backward
3. Declining
4. Degenerating
5. Deteriorating

Antonyms:

1. Progressive
2. Advancing
3. Developing
4. Improving
5. Forward-looking

Word Meaning in Hindi: प्रतिगामी (Pratigami) or प्रतिबद्ध (Pratibaddh)

Word uses in Hindi:

1. सरकार की प्रतिगामी नीतियों ने आर्थिक विकास में कमी की दिशा में ले जाया। (The retrogressive policies of the government led to a decline in economic growth.)
2. प्रतिगामी विचारधाराओं को अपनाना सामाजिक और प्रौद्योगिकी प्रगति में बाधक हो सकता है। (Embracing retrogressive ideologies can impede social and technological advancements.)