backward
hacia atrás
definition
adverb
he took a step backward
(of a movement) away from one's front; in the direction of one's back.
a loving look backward at his early life
toward or into the past.
adjective
she left the room without a backward glance
directed behind or to the rear.
economically backward countries
having made less than normal progress.
translation of 'backward'
adverb
hacia atrás,
al revés,
de espaldas
adjective
tardío,
hacia atrás,
retrasado mental,
esquivo,
atrasado
example
The Scandinavian monarchies were transformed from poor and rather 'backward' societies into prosperous agricultural democracies.
I actually stumbled 'backward' a few steps in surprise.
They were 'backward' , discriminatory, and wasted their nations' resources in decadent indulgences.
Given the extremely 'backward' state of Polish agriculture, its small farming businesses are expected to die like flies.
This 'backward' movement shortens (and thus reduces the tension of) the spring, permitting the box once again to ride the belt.
He added that the county's economy was growing at six per cent and a three per cent increase was a 'backward' step.
There may well be sound reasons for doing so, but camps neglect to inform the nurse who, in turn, feels as though health promotion has just taken a giant step 'backward' .
Pip is more embarrassed than ever by Joe's ‘ignorance’ and even tells Biddy that he thinks Joe is 'backward' .
Hailing from economically 'backward' families, a steady source of income has immensely boosted the confidence levels of these women.
Many believe it's simply a matter of walking out, and slamming the door without a 'backward' glance.
But scarcely 20 miles away, a new four-lane toll road is a giant step 'backward' .
I do not want to see Scotland taking a 'backward' step.
After about 3 weeks Mercury ceases its 'backward' movement and, on reversing its direction again, once more slows down and appears to halt before moving back in a direct motion.
The other three boys left without a 'backward' glance and I attempted to do the same but as we arrived at the edge of the woods, I looked quickly over to where we had left Gregory.
There is absolutely no excuse or justification for such a 'backward' and undemocratic step being taken.
Without a 'backward' glance, she closed the French doors and unhooked the sash that held the heavy drapes that covered the white lace sheers.
Later that day, Tom's aloof and 'backward' brother Noah notified him that he was staying to live by the river, and then wandered away.
Its bad enough as it is, we don't need to be taking any 'backward' steps.
They thought they'd kept those 'backward' women behind where they belonged, but something was happening now which they didn't know.
Of course, the league took its first step 'backward' financially last year, when the salary cap was reduced from the previous season's cap for the first time.
It marks his first slight step 'backward' as a solo artist but it's hardly a failure.
No excuses, no 'backward' steps, just aggression and dynamism and a lot of honesty, qualities that have finally given him a secure hold on Ireland's No.1 jersey.
Whatever his motivations, the move represents a major step 'backward' for Russian democracy.
Given this trend, it is a 'backward' step to talk about ‘producing’ children who could never have an experience of living with both their birth parents.
Suddenly, she heard a shout and saw her brother fall 'backward' .
As part of its social service, the college has decided to induct 15 students from economically 'backward' families and impart free education to them from this year.
A dogfight was not exactly what he signed up for when he put his famous name to a two-year contract in the summer but he has adjusted his sights accordingly and has no time for any 'backward' glances.
Few successful players can omit the 'backward' movement.
He turned his hat 'backward' and snapped shots of his teammates warming up.
Then off they go, with barely a 'backward' glance, never to return.
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