🔙retrograde

adjective
/ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

Meaning

moving backward or returning to a worse condition

Example Sentences

The policy was seen as a retrograde step for human rights.

Example Expressions

retrograde motion

Synonyms

backward, regressive, declining, deteriorating

Antonyms

progressive, forward, advancing

Collocations

retrograde step, retrograde motion, retrograde action

Related Vocabularies

Not capable of being stretched or extended.
Careful in the use of resources; providing good value or efficiency.
not able to be disputed or doubted; certain and beyond doubt
not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources
Relating to the philosopher Francis Bacon or his method of scientific reasoning.
capable of being divided or separated

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