Pushback
(noun)
- Opposition or resistance to something, especially a proposal or policy.
- A reaction or response to something perceived as negative or unwanted.
- A form of protest or resistance against an authority or decision.
Origin:
The term "pushback" is a combination of the words "push" and "back" which refers to the act of pushing or resisting something.
Examples:
- The new proposal faced pushback from the employees.
- The proposed change in policy was met with pushback from the community.
- The company received pushback from customers over their new pricing structure.
- There was significant pushback against the proposed tax hike.
- The decision was met with pushback from the board members.