regressive

Describes a tendency to return to a less advanced or less developed state; often used in political, economic, or psychological contexts.

ruОписывает тенденцию возврата к менее продвинутому или менее развитому состоянию; часто используется в политическом, экономическом или психологическом контексте.esDescribe una tendencia a volver a un estado menos avanzado o menos desarrollado; se usa a menudo en contextos políticos, económicos o psicológicos.frQualifie une tendance à revenir à un état moins avancé ou moins développé ; utilisé notamment dans des contextes politiques, économiques ou psychologiques.deBeschreibt die Tendenz, zu einem weniger fortgeschrittenen oder weniger entwickelten Zustand zurückzukehren; wird häufig im politischen, wirtschaftlichen oder psychologischen Kontext verwendet.ptDescreve a tendência de retornar a um estado menos avançado ou menos desenvolvido; usado frequentemente em contexto político, econômico ou psicológico.zh描述一种倒退到较不先进或较不发达状态的趋势；常用于政治、经济或心理语境。arيصف ميلًا إلى العودة إلى حالة أقل تقدمًا أو أقل تطورًا؛ يُستعمل في السياقات السياسية والاقتصادية والنفسية.

1. Taxation system C1 formal

   Describes a tax system where the tax rate decreases as the taxable income increases, placing a higher relative burden on lower-income earners.

   • A regressive tax system often benefits the wealthy more than the poor.
   • Sales tax is considered regressive because it takes a larger percentage of income from low earners.
   • Economists debate whether flat taxes are inherently regressive.

   ruРегрессивныйesImpuesto regresivofrRégressif (système fiscal)deRegressiv (Steuersystem)ptRegressivozh累退的arتنازلي (نظام ضريبي)

   Sinónimos: degressive

   Antónimos: progressive

2. Return to a previous state C1 formal

   Tending to return to a former, less advanced, or less developed state; opposing progress or improvement.

   • The new policy was criticized as regressive, rolling back years of social progress.
   • His regressive behavior during the argument surprised everyone.
   • The company's decision to cut training programs was seen as a regressive step.

   ruРегрессивныйesregresivofrrégressif (qui marque un retour en arrière)deRegressivptRegressivozh倒退的arارتجاعي

   Sinónimos: atavisticbackwardreactionaryretrograderevertingthrowback

   Antónimos: forward-lookingprogressive

• more regressive comparative form
• most regressive superlative form