
Reactionary
Negative Connotation
The term ‘reactionary’ often implies disapproval and resistance to change.
The mayor's reactionary response to the new housing policy sparked controversy.
Political Context
Reactionary is commonly used in discussions of politics to describe extreme conservative attitudes.
The candidate's reactionary platform appealed to a very small base.
Cultural Differences
'Reactionary' can be seen differently in various cultures, often depending on political history.
In a country with a history of revolution, 'reactionary' might be a serious accusation.
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ConservativeExtremistRegressiveRetrogressiveTraditional
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