backward

/bˈækwəd/

/ˈbækwɝd/

backward

in or to the direction opposite to the front

synonyms : back

antonyms : forward

in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal

synonyms : backwards

in or to or toward a past time

synonyms : back

antonyms : ahead

backward

directed or facing toward the back or rear

antonyms : forward

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

antonyms : forward

retarded in intellectual development

having made less than normal progress

Examples

1. She left with barely a backward glance.

2. He must have leant over backward to thwart my promotion.

3. He clearly knew the game backward and forward and had confidence in his opinions.

4. They just morph into money without a backward glance.