reactionary
/riˈækʃənəri/ · /riˈækʃəneri/
CEFR level C2Topic GovernmentWord #7057 in the learning path
反动的；极端保守的
Definitions
adj. opposing social progress and wanting older political arrangements restored
反动的；极端保守的
n. someone who opposes progress and favours restoring older political arrangements
反动派；极端保守者
Example
My uncle called the proposal reactionary and unfair.
我叔叔认为这项提议极端保守，而且不公平。
Critics argue that reactionary policies can reverse social progress by restoring outdated restrictions on individual freedom.
批评者认为，反动政策可能通过恢复对个人自由的过时限制，使社会进步倒退。
Collocations
- reactionary policies
- reactionary views
- reactionary forces
Word family
- reaction (n.)
- react (v.)
Synonyms
- ultraconservative
Antonyms
- progressive
Usage tip
常含贬义，强调恢复旧制度；不等于reactive。
FAQ
- What does reactionary mean?
- opposing social progress and wanting older political arrangements restored someone who opposes progress and favours restoring older political arrangements
- How is reactionary pronounced?
- UK /riˈækʃənəri/, US /riˈækʃəneri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
