reactionary

This page is about the dysphemism reactionary

Meaning

very conservative and opposed to social reform

For example

  • Those reactionary old right-wingers voted against all our reforms, of course.

  • Reactionary old fools like George don't believe in anything except "God and country".

Note:
Mostly used by left-wing or progressive people to describe right-wing or conservative people.

Quick Quiz

Who would you expect to be called "reactionary"?

a. a left-wing politician

b. an opposition politician

c. a right-wing politician
a) a left-wing politician b) an opposition politician c) a right-wing politician

Contributor: Matt Errey