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Comparative for towards a position behind or to the rear
“With a backward lunge, he threw himself clear of the closet, perhaps trying to shield her.”
Comparative for reverting or progressing to a former and worse state
“He has never flinched, never buckled, never taken a backward step in defending the rights of our editors and journalists to find the news and report it in a fair and balanced way.”
Comparative for having made less progress than is normal or expected
“It cannot be considered a backward culture, but rather has to be seen as a different culture.”
Comparative for old-fashioned or out of date
“Our technology is rather backward and in dire need of an upgrade.”
Comparative for having views or opinions considered ignorant or uneducated
“Clearly, this has happened because some hotels will only allow dogs, but not cats! I am baffled by such backward thinking.”
Comparative for displaying a hesitant or reticent manner, especially in expressing oneself
“The opponents are not backward about speaking their minds freely on the subject.”
Comparative for having a shy or bashful nature, especially in expressing oneself
“They want money and are not backward about asking for it.”
Comparative for towards a position further back
“His head would suddenly move backward when he heard something in the courtroom that pointed to the truth about his involvement in their deaths.”
Comparative for turned so that the back is now at the front
“His shirt is on backward, but he doesn't care.”
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