The word "reactionary" is correct and usable in written English.
It is an adjective that is used to describe someone who is opposed to progress or reform, especially in political matters. For example: "The conservative party's reactionary policies have been met with widespread opposition from the public."
Other reactionary policies such as those against some parts of the renewable energy sector are not thought-out.
"I don't think the sanctions will affect anything politically, and isolating Russia you really play into the hands of reactionary forces," he said.
In some respects, they were ahead of Ukip in that they espoused these reactionary political views years before the party gained any traction.
Too often, standup is reactionary, laddish and boorish.
That might be going a bit far, but there is a growing sense that the island is, in its opposition to reactionary immigration laws, leading the way for the rest of the country.
He added: I think I would be too reactionary to execute something like Meet the Press properly.
However, Obama's administration should be praised for at least reframing the rhetoric and ideological vision of America's intentions in the Middle East, away from the archaic and reactionary "us versus them" posturing to a more inclusive, conciliatory partnership fostered by mutual interests.
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Messages of equality are being abandoned, while the party is further embracing reactionary, anti-immigration rhetoric.
I mean reactionary in the sense of, 'What's wrong with you!' Nobody wants to be yelled at.
The public mood there is angry and vocally reactionary.
