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Backward Definition & Meaning

1. Directed or facing toward the back or rear.

Example: The backward movement of the car made it difficult to see the road ahead.

2. Less advanced or less developed than others.

Example: The country's backward economy made it difficult for its citizens to access basic necessities.

3. Reluctant or unwilling to learn or try new things.

Example: His backward thinking prevented him from accepting new ideas and perspectives.

4. Reversed or opposite to the usual or expected direction.

Example: The backward spelling of the word confused the students.

5. Delayed or slow in progress or development.

Example: The project was moving backward due to a lack of funding.

Examples of the word backward used in sentences.

  • I had to walk backward because my backpack was too heavy.
  • My little brother always puts his shoes on backward.
  • The video game character walked backward into a wall and got stuck.
  • The teacher asked me to spell my name backward.
  • The car moved backward when I accidentally pushed the wrong pedal.
  • The company's outdated policies are holding them backward from growth.
  • I can't ride my bike backward, it's too difficult.
  • The government's decision to cut down funding for education is a huge step backward for the country.
  • The classmate's spelling skills are a bit backward, but he's improving.
  • She took a step backward when the scary movie scene played.
  • The teacher reminded the students not to spell their names backward on their test papers.
  • I can never ride my bike backward, it's too difficult for me.
  • Peter's stubbornness often causes him to take backward steps in his relationships.
  • The children were eager to learn the backward alphabet.
  • Despite her hard work, Samantha feels like she's moving backward in her career.
  • My little sister always puts her shoes backward, and it's so funny!
  • The teacher told us to read the text backward to get a better understanding.
  • The train was so full that I had to walk backward to get out.
  • I can't drive backward, it's too difficult for me.
  • I feel like I'm taking one step forward and two steps backward in my English studies.
  • We had to take a backward route to avoid the construction zone.
  • His parents were concerned that his reading skills were going backward instead of improving.
  • The teacher asked her to spell "backward" backward, and she struggled to do it.
  • He always puts his shoes on backward, and it takes him a while to figure it out.
  • The scientist discovered that the planet rotated backward compared to the others in our solar system.
  • Her lack of social skills made her feel backward compared to her peers.
  • Despite his talent, he was held back by his backward thinking.
  • She stumbled backward when she unexpectedly bumped into the wall.
  • The company's sales have gone backward due to the pandemic.
  • He had a hard time adjusting to the backward customs of the new community.
  • The traditional approach to education is considered backward by many educators today.
  • The political system in this country seems to be moving backward rather than forward in terms of human rights.
  • The student's lack of effort and dedication caused him to move backward in his academic performance.
  • Despite several attempts to move forward, the company took a backward step due to financial constraints.
  • The coach instructed the player to take a step backward in order to avoid a penalty.
  • The student failed the exam because she couldn't answer any of the backward questions that were asked.
  • Despite being a forward-thinking company, their outdated policies were holding them backward in terms of innovation.
  • As a runner, he developed a habit of looking backward over his shoulder to keep a watchful eye on his competitors.
  • The pandemic pushed us backward for a while, but we are now slowly getting back on track.
  • The teacher had to explain the concept again because some students were still struggling with the backward methodology.
  • The country's economy was moving backward due to poor policy decisions.
  • Despite her efforts to move forward, her backward thinking was hindering her progress.
  • His backward approach to problem-solving was frustrating his colleagues.
  • I had to take a backward step in my career to gain the necessary experience.
  • His speech was full of glaring factual errors, making it clear that he was either backward or dishonest.
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