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reactionary

adjective

/riˈækʃəˌneri/

Meaning

Opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative.

The group took a reactionary stance against the new policies.

conservative, traditionalist, right-wing, anti-progressive

progressive, liberal, reformist

reactionary politics, reactionary movement, reactionary attitude

unnecessary; excessive; more than what is needed

Providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption or immersion in something.

Without injury; not physically harmed.

relaxed, friendly, and not following strict rules or conventions

expressing something by repeating the same idea in different words; redundant

Covered with or containing an unclean substance.