progressive
adjective
favoring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are, especially in political matters.
nonprogressive
-
a word derived from
progressive.
Example Sentences
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He doesn’t mind talking about where he stands and why, isn’t afraid of big issues, and is most animated when speaking of his nonprogressive views.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2025
Early treatment with a custom ASO may be less crucial for nonprogressive genetic disorders.
From Science Magazine ● Nov. 3, 2021
Yes, perhaps the last hope to problematize fascistoid nonprogressive edges, so to speak, is to reterritorialize the oppositional vernaculars.
From Slate ● Jan. 26, 2017
And even if you don’t believe that “meaning” has fascistoid nonprogressive edges—which I don’t, at least I don’t think I do—it’s interesting to talk about why people think it does.
From Slate ● Jan. 26, 2017
To resume:—The outlying districts of Egypt are supposed to be absolutely nonprogressive.
From In Pastures New by George Ade
