retrogressive

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Directed towards the rear or the past; retrograde
Of or relating to retrogression
Tending to retrograde; going or moving backward; declining from a better to a worse state
disapproval If you describe an action or idea as retrogressive, you disapprove of it because it returns to old ideas or beliefs and does not take advantage of recent progress. the retrogressive policies of the National parties. = regressive. returning to an earlier and worse situation = regressive
going from better to worse
{s} regressive, reverting to a previous condition; moving backward, retreating
Passing from a higher to a lower condition; declining from a more perfect state of organization; regressive
retrogressive
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