be reactionary
Frequency: 8.015.5 per million words
Used to describe a person or idea as having reactionary characteristics.
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Examples (10)
- The old regime was highly reactionary, resisting any form of progress.
- Some critics argued that his policies were overly reactionary.
- She didn't want to be seen as reactionary, but she valued tradition.
- His views often seemed reactionary to the younger generation.
- Historically, many governments have been reactionary in times of crisis.
- To simply be reactionary is not to offer a solution.
- The party leader was careful not to appear too reactionary.
- Despite advancements, society can sometimes be surprisingly reactionary.
- Their approach to education was considered deeply reactionary by many.
- It's easy to be reactionary when faced with rapid change.