regressive
intermediateB2/rɪˈɡrɛsɪv/ · re-gres-sive
related to or characterized by regression; tending to move backward or revert to an earlier state.
Meanings
related to or characterized by regression; tending to move backward or revert to an earlier state.
پسپا ہونے والا یا پچھلے حالت کی طرف لوٹنے والا؛ کم ترقی یا ترقی کی کمی کا مظہر.
پسپا
paspa
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- regressive policies
- regressive behavior
- regressive taxation
Example Sentences
The regressive tax system disproportionately affects the poor.
پسپا ٹیکس کا نظام غریب طبقے پر غیر متناسب اثر ڈالتا ہے.
Paspa tax ka nizam ghareeb tabqay par ghair mutanasib asar daalta hai.
Some argue that regressive thinking hinders societal progress.
کچھ لوگ کہتے ہیں کہ پسپا سوچ سماجی ترقی میں رکاوٹ بنتی ہے.
Kuch log kehte hain ke paspa soch samaji taraqqi mein rukawat banti hai.
His regressive attitude towards education is concerning.
تعلیم کی طرف اس کا پسپا رویہ تشویش ناک ہے.
Taleem ki taraf is ka paspa rawaya tashweesh naq hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'regressive' as 'going back' with the prefix 're-'.
Imagine a car reversing down a hill, symbolizing regression.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کیا حاصل کیا سرگوشیوں نے ہم سے، بعد عمروں کے پھر پسپا ہو گئے
Kya haasil kiya sargoshiyon ne hum se, baad umron ke phir paspa ho gaye.
What was achieved by whispers with us, after ages we regressed again.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
آگے بڑھو، پیچھے مت ہٹو
Aagay barho, peeche mat hato
Move forward, do not retreat.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "regressivus" — going back
First known use: 19th century
The term has evolved from Latin roots referring to the act of moving backward or reverting to a previous state.