regressively

[US]/[ˈrɪɡrəsɪvli]/
[UK]/[rɪˈɡrɛsɪvli]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv.In a regressive manner; moving backward; declining.; In a way that involves a return to earlier or less developed stages.; Relating to or characterized by regression.

Phrases & Collocations

regressively speaking

regressively influenced

regressively adapted

regressively evolving

regressively designed

regressively patterned

regressively structured

regressively changing

regressively moving

Example Sentences

the economy began to regressively tax lower-income families.

his argument regressively blamed women for the societal problem.

the policy regressively impacted minority communities disproportionately.

the court ruled regressively on the case, overturning precedent.

the data showed a regressively trending sales figure for the quarter.

the legislation regressively shifted the tax burden upwards.

the company's stock price regressively declined over the past year.

the system regressively penalized those with fewer resources.

the debate regressively focused on outdated and irrelevant points.

the study regressively analyzed the historical data trends.

the plan regressively prioritized short-term gains over long-term sustainability.

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