1. opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative
Usage: political

1. a person who opposes political or social progress or reform
Usage: political

Examples

• The reactionary politician opposed all attempts at healthcare reform.
• Many viewed his reactionary stance on women’s rights as outdated.
• The newspaper’s reactionary editorial criticized the new environmental policies.
• She was labeled a reactionary for opposing the modernization of the curriculum.
• The reactionary movement sought to restore traditional values.
• Old reactionaries in the party blocked every progressive initiative.
• His reactionary views made him unpopular with younger voters.