Backward synonyms | adjectives

Synonyms for Backward as an Adjective

• rearward

  approach, direction
• back

  approach, direction
• bashful

  restraint, shy
• diffident

  restraint, shy
• retrograde

  precede, regressive
• shy

  restraint, bashful
• backwards

  approach, precede
• timid

  restraint, bashful
• undeveloped

  underdeveloped, slow
• underdeveloped

  slow, precede
• regressive

  retrograde
• rearwards
• late

  shy, bashful
• reverse
• behind

  slow, delayed
• tardy

  shy, bashful
• half-witted

  ability, foolish
• retrogressive

  precede, retrograde
• retiring

  restraint, bashful
• slow

  ability, time
• retarded

  ability, time
• reversed

  inverted
• hesitant

  retiring
• loath

  retiring
• behindhand

  slow, late
• slow-witted

  ability
• about

  approach, precede
• astern

  toward the rear
• primitive

  knowledge, underdeveloped
• modest
• 

  dull

  characteristic, ability
• 

  stupid

  characteristic, slow in growth
• ignorant

  knowledge, slow
• unenlightened

  knowledge
• benighted

  knowledge, primitive
• reluctant

  shy
• unwilling
• demure
• coy
• wavering

  retiring
• moronic

  foolish, slow in growth
• in reverse

  rearward, toward the rear
• delayed

  time, slow in growth
• to the rear

  direction, rearward
• inverted

  reverse, toward the rear
• simple
• afraid
• feeble-minded

  slow in growth
• sluggish
• self-effacing