Modern and Unprogressive

Opposite meaning words

Modern adjective - Being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles.

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Unprogressive is an antonym for modern.

Unprogressive adjective - Tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions.

Usage example: a candidate with unprogressive ideas about public education

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Modern is an antonym for unprogressive.

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Unprogressive and Modern. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/modern/unprogressive

Modern & Unprogressive. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/modern/unprogressive>.

Unprogressive or Modern. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/modern/unprogressive.

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