backward

• Refere-se à direção oposta ao movimento para a frente; também descreve alguém ou algo menos desenvolvido, atrasado ou que progride lentamente.

Describes a direction opposite to forward; also used to describe someone or something that is less developed or slow to progress.

1. Directed behindB1formal

   Directed or facing toward the back or rear.

   Voltado para trás

   • He took a backward step to avoid the obstacle.
   • The car moved in a backward direction.
   • She gave a backward glance as she left the room.

   Sinônimosrearwardretrogradereverse

   Antônimosforwardfrontward

2. Less developedB2formal

   Having made less progress than is usual or expected; underdeveloped.

   Atrasado

   • The region was considered backward in terms of technology.
   • They criticized the country's backward economic policies.
   • The school system was seen as backward compared to others.

   Sinônimosbehinddepriveddisadvantagedlaggingprimitiveunderdevelopedundevelopedunsophisticated

   Antônimosadvanceddevelopedprogressive

3. Shy or hesitantB2informal

   Reluctant to act or express oneself; reserved.

   Tímido ou hesitante

   • He was backward about sharing his opinion.
   • She felt backward in the presence of strangers.
   • Don't be so backward; just ask for what you want.

   Sinônimosbashfuldiffidentreservedreticentshytimid

   Antônimosassertiveboldconfidentforwardoutgoing

• Advérbio que significa 'para trás' ou 'em direção contrária'. Também pode descrever o modo de movimento ou de um olhar para trás. No inglês americano, 'backward' é frequentemente usado de forma intercambiável com 'backwards', embora 'backward' seja mais comum como adjetivo.

An adverb meaning 'toward the rear' or 'in a reverse direction.' It can also describe a manner of moving or looking behind. In American English, 'backward' is often used interchangeably with 'backwards,' though 'backward' is more common as an adjective.

1. Direction opposite to forwardA2formal

   Toward the back or rear; in a direction opposite to the one you are facing.

   Para trás

   • He took a step backward to avoid the puddle.
   • The car rolled backward down the hill.
   • She glanced backward to see if anyone was following.

   Sinônimosbackbackwardsrearwardrearwards

   Antônimosforward

2. In reverse orderB1formal

   From the end to the beginning; in a sequence opposite to the usual.

   Em ordem inversa

   • Can you count backward from ten?
   • He read the list backward by mistake.
   • The movie was played backward for a special effect.

   Sinônimosbackwardsconverselyinverselyreversethe other way around

   Antônimosforward

3. Toward a worse stateB2formal

   Toward a less developed or less advanced condition.

   Para trás

   • The country is moving backward in terms of human rights.
   • His health has gone backward since the treatment stopped.
   • The project took a step backward after the budget cuts.

   Sinônimosbackwardsdownhill

   Antônimosaheadforward