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backward adjective

  /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)d/ , /ˈbækwɚd/
  • Acting or moving in the direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
 en arrière
  • Of a culture, country, practice etc., undeveloped or unsophisticated.
  • (often in negative constructions) Reluctant or unwilling to advance or act; shy.
 arriéré

backward adverb

  /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)d/ , /ˈbækwɚd/
  • In a direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
 en arrière, à reculons

backwardness noun

  • The state of being backward.
 arriération, retard

backwards

inefficace

backwardation

déport
ass-backwards
en arrière
bend over backwards
se couper en quatre, se donner du mal, se mettre en quatre, se plier en quatre
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