Synonyms for backward

Other words for “backward”, grouped by meaning.

We found 21 synonyms for “backward”. The most common are backswept, cacuminal, converse, inverse, rearward.

adjective directed or facing toward the back or rear

Oppositesforward

adjective (used of temperament or behavior) marked by a retiring nature

Oppositesforward

adjective retarded in intellectual development

adjective having made less than normal progress

adverb at or to or toward the back or rear

Oppositesforward

adverb in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal

adverb in or to or toward a past time

Synonymsback

Oppositesforward

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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