Synonyms for backward

Similarity of adj backward

4 senses of backward

Sense 1:

backward (vs. forward)
backswept, sweptbackcacuminal, retroflexconverse, reversed, transposedinverse, reverserearward, reversereceding(prenominal)reflexive, self-referentregardant(postnominal)retractedretral, retrograderetroflex, retroflexedreturning(prenominal), reversive

Also See: regressive#2; retrospective#1

Sense 2:

backward (vs. forward)
bashful, blate

Also See: timid#1

Sense 3:

backward, half-witted, slow-witted, feebleminded
retarded (vs. precocious)

Sense 4:

backward
undynamic (vs. dynamic), adynamic
Synonyms of adv backward

3 senses of backward

Sense 1:

back, backward, backwards, rearward, rearwards

Sense 2:

backward, backwards

Sense 3:

back, backward