reactionary

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore R words

opposing political or social progress in favor of a former order

In a sentence

Reactionary in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing reactionary in a sentence.

His reactionary views called for a return to laws abolished decades ago.

Synonyms

regressiveconservativeultraconservativeretrograde

Antonyms

progressiveradicalreformist

Keep going

holding or expressing an opinion with extreme and uncompromising zeal

a person skilled at telling entertaining anecdotes and stories

to complain bitterly or protest in harsh, abusive language

to talk or write at length in a confused, aimless way

spreading or flourishing unchecked, especially of something harmful

loosely held together and on the verge of collapse from neglect

bitter, long-lasting resentment or ill will

marked by deep-seated bitterness or hostility

Common questions

Reactionary (adjective) means opposing political or social progress in favor of a former order

Here is reactionary used in an example sentence: "His reactionary views called for a return to laws abolished decades ago."

Common synonyms for reactionary include regressive, conservative, ultraconservative, retrograde.

Antonyms of reactionary include progressive, radical, reformist.

Reactionary is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.