backward
Situated toward or at the rear of something.
Acting or moving in the direction opposite to that in which someone or something is facing.
Acting or moving in the direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
Acting or moving oppositely to the desired direction of progress.
Reversed in order or sequence.
Retarded in development; not as advanced as would be expected.
Of a culture, country, practice etc., undeveloped or unsophisticated.
Slow to apprehend; having difficulties in learning.
Lacking progressive or enlightened thought; outdated.
Late or behindhand.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing