Backward (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Retarded in intellectual development.
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Meaning 2
Having made less than normal progress; "an economically backward country".
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Meaning 3
Directed or facing toward the back or rear; "a backward view".
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Meaning 4
(used of temperament or behavior) marked by a retiring nature; "a backward lover".
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Examples
- She was a backward child who took time to warm up to new people and places.
- His backward nature made it difficult for him to express his feelings to his crush.
- The backward student was hesitant to participate in class discussions and debates.
- Despite being a talented artist, she was backward about showcasing her work publicly.
- He was a backward person who preferred to observe from a distance rather than take the lead.