CultureAugust 21, 2026

regressive

ri-GRES-iv

Definition

Returning to a less developed, simpler, or more primitive state; specifically in this context, outdated attitudes that undermine progress in gender equality.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'regressus,' meaning 'to go back.' It entered English in the 17th century to describe the act of moving backward or returning to a previous state.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe harmful, outdated social norms regarding marriage that the public expects celebrities to challenge. It highlights the importance of rejecting such regressive mindsets in modern discourse.

Javier Bardem Shuts Down Misogynistic Question About Penélope Cruz at Cannes Film Festival

Read the full article ↗

SSBCrack

Related words

loglines

A short, one-sentence summary that encapsulates the central conflict, protagonist, and…

Culture

mutuality

The state or quality of being shared, reciprocal, or having a shared interest or…

Culture

regalia

The distinctive clothing, emblems, or accessories worn by members of a specific group,…

Culture

sash

A long strip of cloth worn over one shoulder or around the waist, typically as a badge of…

Culture

sensationalism

The practice of presenting information or media content in a way that is intentionally…

Culture

surrealist

Relating to or characteristic of a style of art or literature that seeks to release the…

Culture

Learn a word like this every day

Meet one new word every morning.

Newspoken pulls one carefully chosen word from the day’s news — with a clear definition, context, and light review that makes it stick. Get it on your phone.