Status Quo (Noun)
Meaning
The existing state of affairs.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The diplomats worked hard to maintain the status quo in the region, as any changes could have led to instability.
- She fought against the status quo, using her art to challenge societal norms and spark important conversations.
- The union's main goal was to disrupt the status quo and negotiate for better working conditions and higher pay.
- The company's decision makers chose to maintain the status quo, despite the growing competition in the market.
- Many argued that the status quo was unsustainable and that drastic changes were needed to address the environmental crisis.