Clues for the word "BACKWARD"

We've had 11 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 12 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily Quick crossword on October 17, 2024.

Definition of backward

adv. - Alt. of Backwards
a. - Directed to the back or rear; as, backward glances.
a. - Unwilling; averse; reluctant; hesitating; loath.
a. - Not well advanced in learning; not quick of apprehension; dull; inapt; as, a backward child.
a. - Late or behindhand; as, a backward season.
a. - Not advanced in civilization; undeveloped; as, the country or region is in a backward state.
a. - Already past or gone; bygone.
n. - The state behind or past.
v. i. - To keep back; to hinder.