retrostress

The stressful condition that one has after gaining knowledge of what might have happened, or what could’ve gone wrong.

Grandma experienced a weeks worth of Retrostress when she found out we let the kids swim in the ocean.

by Datsron December 20, 2021

retrogression

Moving towards moving in reverse. Trending toward regressing.

Conservative Republicans yearn for a retrogression of current progressive American political and social mores.

by b. stella May 16, 2006

Regretful retrogression

When you hold a repeating error, in your mind. That you won’t forgive yourself for, because you realize against your better judgement. Thinking less of your self, your relationship with your significant other you made a decision that have abruptly affect all future experiences for love to fall short from the one true.

This pain I hold so deep because of my family’s views and how society would view us a whole that I have a gaping whole in my chest bellowed with Regretful retrogression.

by Titus dyfilid February 15, 2019

Retrogressivists

Describes the people pushing for the controversial Project 2025.

Retrogressivists are a group advocating for changes perceived as a regression to outdated or extreme policies under the guise of progress.

This term combines "retro," implying a move backward or return to previous states, with "progressivist," typically suggesting advocacy for progress and reform.

P1: Jesus christ, have you heard about those retrogressivists trying to get Project 2025 to work?
P2: Yeah, it's seriously ludicrous what they're trying to do. I'd just vote for a 3rd party.
P1: Me too, both candidates feel like nutcases.

by GucciCrxw/Scarecrow July 16, 2024