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backward adjective

  /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)d/ , /ˈbækwɚd/
  • Situated toward or at the rear of something.
  • (chess) Of a pawn, further behind than pawns of the same colour on adjacent files and unable to be moved forward safely.
 antiquato, fuori moda
  • (figuratively) Of a culture, country, practice etc., undeveloped or unsophisticated.
 indietro
  • Acting or moving in the direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
 indietro, retromarcia
  • Reluctant or unable to advance or act.
 riluttante

backwardness noun

arretratezza

backwards

indietro
ass-backwards
alla bell’e meglio, alla carlona, alla cazzo di cane, alla meglio, testacoda
bend over backwards
darsi pena, fare l'impossibile, farsi in quattro
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