Retrogressive (Adjective)
Meaning
Going from better to worse.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The patient's condition took a turn for the worse, marking a retrogressive decline in their overall health after showing initial signs of improvement.
- The company's financial performance over the past quarter has been retrogressive, with profits plummeting to an all-time low.
- Her retrogressive behavior saw her revert to old habits that had nearly destroyed her relationships with loved ones.
- The government's decision to cut funding for education was seen as a retrogressive move that would undermine the progress made in the sector.
- The once-thriving community center has been on a retrogressive path ever since the funding cuts, leading to widespread disappointment among locals.