Other Words for Backward

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Backward as a Adjective has these synonyms:

bashful, shy, reticent, diffident, retiring, coy, timid, unwilling, loath, chary, reluctant, averse
Example: She took him to be a bit backward when he didn't respond to her smile.

rearward, to the rear, behind, to the past
Example: She gave him a backward glance. He went on through life with never a backward look.

retrograde, retrogressive, reverse, regressive
Example: The ancients were unable to account for the apparently backward motion of the planets.

slow, dim-witted, dull, stupid, slow-witted, dumb, feeble-minded, gormless, dim
Example: Some of the more backward students will need extra help.

slow, late, behindhand, retarded
Example: Millie seemed a bit backward in learning to walk.

Backward as a Adverb has these synonyms:

backwards
Example: Walk backward to the door with your hands up.

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