Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

retrogress

verb

/ˌrɛtrəˈɡrɛs/

Definition

to move backward or to return to an earlier state or condition

Examples

After years of progress, the company began to retrogress due to poor leadership.
Some argue that certain policies could cause society to retrogress rather than advance.

Meaning

Retrogress refers to the process of going back to a previous place, condition, or situation, often indicating a decline or deterioration from a better state.