Social developments refer to the progress or advancements made in the social sphere. These may include changes in social structures, relationships, customs, and beliefs. Antonyms for social developments would be words or phrases that describe a lack of progress, stagnation, or regression. Some potential antonyms could include words such as social regression, social stagnation, social decline, social retrogression, social deterioration, or social decline. These terms suggest a lack of positive change, a reversal of progress, or a decline in social values and goals. Such negative social developments can have far-reaching consequences, including increased social conflict, inequality, and exclusion.