Another word for backward
backward
modif.
To the rear
rearward, astern, behind, aback, retro-, retrograde, regressive, reflex, retrogressive.
Antonyms forward*, progressive, onward.
Dull
stupid, slow-witted, dense; see dull 3.
Retiring
Reversed
Behind in development
underdeveloped, slow, slow to develop, retarded, delayed, arrested, checked, behindhand, late, undeveloped, underprivileged, unenlightened.
try hard to please, conciliate, be fair; see try 1.
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Another word for backward
Directed or facing toward the back or rear:
retrograde, retrogressive. See precedeNot forward but reticent or reserved in manner:
bashful, coy, demure, diffident, modest, retiring, self-effacing, shy1, timid. See restraintExhibiting lack of education or knowledge:
benighted, ignorant, primitive, unenlightened. See knowledgeHaving only a limited ability to learn and understand:
dull, simple, simple-minded, slow, slow-witted. (Informal) soft. (Offensive) feeble-minded, half-witted, retarded, weak-minded. See abilityNot progressing and developing as fast as others, as in economic and social aspects:
lagging, underdeveloped, undeveloped. See precedeEconomically and socially below standard:
depressed, deprived, disadvantaged, impoverished, underprivileged. See richClinging to obsolete ideas:
conservative, reactionary, unprogressive. See politics
Toward the back:
about, around, back, backwards, rearward. See precedeIn or toward a former location or condition:
about, around, back, backwards, rearward, round. See approach
MLA Style
"backward." YourDictionary, n.d. Web. 11 August 2019. <https://thesaurus.yourdictionary.com/Backward>.
APA Style
backward. (n.d.). Retrieved August 11th, 2019, from https://thesaurus.yourdictionary.com/Backward
