backward synonyms

backward

modif.

  1. To the rear

    rearward, astern, behind, aback, retro-, retrograde, regressive, reflex, retrogressive.

    Antonyms forward*, progressive*, onward. *

  2. Dull

    stupid, slow-witted, dense; see dull 3.

  3. Retiring

    bashful, reserved, shy; see humble 1.

  4. Reversed

    turned around, counterclockwise, inverted; see reversed.

  5. Behind in development

    underdeveloped, slow, slow to develop, retarded, delayed, arrested, checked, behindhand, late, undeveloped, underprivileged, unenlightened.

bend over backward*<strong>

try hard to please, conciliate, be fair; see try 1.

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