336 Synonyms for Backward: arrested, slow

backward (336 synonym found)

Backward has 336 synonyms. The top synonyms for backward are arrested, slow, introverted, modest, aloof, bashful, guarded, Olympian and 328 more. Another word for backward is arrested. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for backward?

A common synonym for backward is arrested. Other synonyms include slow, introverted, modest, aloof.

How many synonyms does backward have?

Backward has 336 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does backward mean?

(adj): pertaining to the direction towards the back; pertaining to the direction reverse of normal Example: "the occasional backward movement of planets is evidence they revolve around the sun." (v):

Definition of backward:

(adj) : pertaining to the direction towards the back; pertaining to the direction reverse of normal

"the occasional backward movement of planets is evidence they revolve around the sun."

(v) : in the direction towards the back; backwards

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