Backward synonyms and antonyms
băk'wərd
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Having a rotational or orbital movement that is opposite to the movement of most bodies within a celestial system. In the solar system, retrograde bodies are those that rotate or orbit in a clockwise direction (east to west) when viewed from a vantage point above the Earth's north pole. Venus, Uranus, and Pluto have retrograde rotational movements. No planets in the solar system have retrograde orbital movements, but four of Jupiter's moons exhibit such movement.
Toward the back
Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.
rich (related)
Highly varied, developed, or complex:
old-fogyish
politics (related)
Clinging to obsolete ideas
In or toward a former location or condition
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Involving, relating to, or reminiscent of an earlier time; retrospective:
Not enlightened; ignorant in general or of some particular fact.
precede (related)
Directed or facing toward the back or rear
restraint (related)
Not forward but reticent or reserved in manner
ability (related)
Having only a limited ability to learn and understand
tailward
approach (related)
In or toward a former location or condition
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Alternative spelling of feeble-minded.
at or to or toward the back or rear
ahead (antonym)
at or to or toward the back or rear
slow to develop
Behind in development
In or toward a former location or condition
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To the rear
The definition of reflex is something done automatically without thinking about it, or something reflected back.
turned-around
Reversed
(US, Canada) Moving or located in the direction of rotation opposite from clockwise
Behind in development
Having been stopped or prevented from developing
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Having a pattern of squares
Dead, especially if only recently deceased:
Relating to the form of a gene that is not expressed as a trait in an individual unless two such genes are inherited, one from each parent. In an organism having two different genes for a trait, the recessive form is overpowered by its counterpart, or dominant, form located on the other of a pair of chromosomes. In humans, lack of dimples is a recessive trait, while the presence of dimples is dominant.
Falling behind, not keeping up the pace
Toward the back
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knowledge (related)
Exhibiting lack of education or knowledge
forward (antonym)
toward the rear
The definition of bashful is someone easily embarrassed or timid or shy.
forwards (related)
(Music) (of a chord) Having the lowest note transposed an octave higher
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arear
At or to the stern of a vessel.
That follows, as in a line
Tending to return or revert to a previous state.
Lacking in intelligence or exhibiting the quality of having been done by someone lacking in intelligence.
Slow to comprehend.
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(Photography) of a film that has had insufficient development before being fixed
Not moving or able to move quickly; proceeding at a low speed:
The definition of retarded is delayed, or is a politically incorrect term for someone who has a mental handicap.
Deprived of the opportunities and advantages of other members of one's community.
progressive (antonym)
The definition of progressive is something that happens in steps, or something that favors change and innovation.
dull (related)
Not intensely or keenly felt:
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reversed (related)
Reversed
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retral
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The state of being backward.
A backward current or flow, as of air from an airplane propeller
A word, phrase, number or any other sequence of units which has the property of reading the same forwards as it does backwards, character for character, sometimes disregarding punctuation, capitalization and diacritics.
A deterioration or decline to a previous state
unshy (antonym)
bashful
precocious (antonym)
Characterized by exceptionally early development or maturity.
aggressive (antonym)
Aggressive is defined as bold and assertive.
fast (antonym)
Firm in loyalty:
developing (antonym)
Having a relatively low level of industrial capability, technological sophistication, and economic productivity:
intelligent (antonym)
Capable of some independent functioning because equipped with a microprocessor or computer
smart (antonym)
(Archaic) Brisk; fresh.
Modest and reserved in manner or behavior.
Having or showing a moderate estimation of one's own abilities, accomplishments, or value:
Drawing back from contact with others, from publicity, etc.; reserved; shy
Not drawing attention to oneself; modest.
The definition of timid is shy and fearful.
Being in a state of moral or intellectual darkness; unenlightened.
Having little knowledge, education, or experience; uneducated; inexperienced
Easy to understand, do, or carry out:
The definition of simple-minded is someone who is unsophisticated, foolish or mentally impaired.
Weak or delicate; not strong or vigorous; esp., not able to endure hardship, as because of easy living
Weak in intellectual power; wanting firmness or constancy; lacking intelligence; irresolute; vacillating; imbecile.
Having a low intelligence; dim-witted
Alternative spelling of weak-minded.
Suffering from social and economic hardship:
The definition of deprived is not having enough of the necessities of life or a lack of positive opportunities and experiences.
Deprived of some of the basic necessities or advantages of life, such as adequate housing, medical care, or educational facilities.
Reduced to poverty.
Toward the back
Toward the back
to the front (antonym)
toward the rear
The definition of conservative is favoring older, known traditions and resisting any changes.
backward and forward (related)
onward (antonym)
Moving or directed onward or ahead; advancing
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