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retrograde

adjective

/ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

Meaning

moving backward or returning to a worse condition

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

retrograde motion

backward, regressive, declining, deteriorating

progressive, forward, advancing

retrograde step, retrograde motion, retrograde action

Rare, exotic, or obscure, often in a sophisticated or refined way.

feeling like you are about to vomit; causing a feeling of sickness

Consisting of or displaying only one color.

Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.

Impossible or difficult to see, notice, or distinguish.

a color like that of ripe lemons or the sun