rightward

adjective or adverb

right·​ward ˈrīt-wərd How to pronounce rightward (audio)
: being at, toward, or to the right

Examples of rightward in a Sentence

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Among the most notable changes was a sharp rightward turn among men of color. Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025 Still, the rightward shift of the federal court system over the past decade and the 6-3 conservative majority in the U.S. Supreme Court means Trump’s funding crackdown over the issue of immigration remains a concern. Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025 Trump made inroads with young voters and Hispanic voters, culminating in a rightward shift in the Garden State. Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025 But Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election and the rightward shift of Latino voters have some liberals reconsidering traditional wisdom. Adriana Gomez Licon, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for rightward

Word History

First Known Use

1733, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rightward was in 1733

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“Rightward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rightward. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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rightward

adjective or adverb
right·​ward ˈrīt-wərd How to pronounce rightward (audio)
: toward, at, or to the right

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