reactionary (Meaning)
reactionary (n)
an extreme conservative; an opponent of progress or liberalism
reactionary (s)
opposed to political or social liberalism or reform
reactionary (a.)
Being, causing, or favoring reaction; as, reactionary movements.
reactionary (n.)
One who favors reaction, or seeks to undo political progress or revolution.
Synonyms & Antonyms of reactionary
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- broad-minded
- unorthodox
- nonconventional
- liberal
- unconventional
- radical
- nontraditional
- extremist
- liberal
- extremist
- antiestablishment
- nonconventional
- unorthodox
- antiestablishment
- unconventional
- progressive
- broad-minded
- progressive
- revolutionary
- nonconservative
- nonconservative
- nontraditional
- revolutionary
- radical
reactionary Sentence Examples
- The politician's reactionary views sparked outrage among the electorate.
- The professor's reactionary ideas were met with fierce criticism by his colleagues.
- The reactionary government implemented strict censorship measures.
- The reactionary movement sought to roll back social and economic progress.
- The reactionary group organized protests against progressive legislation.
- The reactionary media outlet published biased and inflammatory articles.
- The reactionary policies favored the wealthy and powerful at the expense of the poor and disadvantaged.
- The reactionary priest denounced modern science and denounced any deviation from tradition.
- The reactionary judge dismissed the case, citing outdated and discriminatory precedents.
- The reactionary mindset resists change and clings to the past, often leading to stagnation and conflict.
FAQs About the word reactionary
an extreme conservative; an opponent of progress or liberalism, opposed to political or social liberalism or reformBeing, causing, or favoring reaction; as, rea
orthodox, traditional,conservative, staunch, die-hard, unprogressive, conventional, old-school, ultraconservative, old-fashioned
broad-minded, unorthodox, nonconventional,liberal, unconventional, radical, nontraditional, extremist, liberal, extremist
The politician's reactionary views sparked outrage among the electorate.
The professor's reactionary ideas were met with fierce criticism by his colleagues.
The reactionary government implemented strict censorship measures.
The reactionary movement sought to roll back social and economic progress.
