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1 backward-looking
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2 backward-looking adj
['bækwədˌlʊkɪŋ]pej retrogrado (-a) -
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* * *['bækwəd]1) (aimed or directed backwards: He left without a backward glance.) indietro2) (less advanced in mind or body than is normal for one's age: a backward child.) ritardato3) (late in developing a modern culture, mechanization etc: That part of Britain is still very backward; the backward peoples of the world.) in ritardo•- backwards
- backwards and forwards
- bend/fall over backwards* * *backward /ˈbækwəd/A a.1 (volto o diretto) all'indietro, a ritroso; di ritorno; regressivo: a backward glance, un'occhiata all'indietro; ( sport) backward dive, tuffo all'indietro; ( sport) backward pass, passaggio all'indietro; retropassaggio; a backward step, ( anche fig.) un passo indietro; (mecc.) backward stroke, corsa di ritorno ( di pistone)2 arretrato; retrogrado; sottosviluppato: backward areas, zone sottosviluppate; backward countries, paesi arretrati4 esitante; timido; riluttante; restio: a backward suitor, un corteggiatore timido; backward in doing st., esitante (o restio) a fare qc.B avv.● (comput.) backward compatibility, compatibilità con le versioni precedenti □ (fam. GB) backward in coming forward, riluttante a farsi avanti; che si fa pregare; timido □ (org. az.) backward integration, integrazione a monte □ backward-looking, retrivo; retrogrado; antiquato; passatista; reazionario □ (comput.) backward printing, stampa da destra a sinistra □ (comput.) backward slash ► backslash □ (fisc.) backward shifting ( of taxes), traslazione d'imposta all'indietro □ (elettr.) backward wave, onda di ritorno; onda regressivabackwardlyavv.1 all'indietro; a ritroso2 timidamente; con riluttanzabackwardnessn. [u]1 arretratezza; sottosviluppo2 esitazione; riluttanza; timidezza3 ritardo mentale; tardività* * *
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backward-looking — adj using the methods and ideas of the past rather than modern ones used to show disapproval ≠ ↑forward looking ▪ Darwin transformed a backward looking organisation into a respected art school … Dictionary of contemporary English
backward-looking — backward ,looking adjective not interested in new ideas or ways of doing things: REACTIONARY … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
backward-looking — also backward looking ADJ GRADED (disapproval) If you describe someone or something as backward looking, you disapprove of their attitudes, ideas, or actions because they are based on old fashioned opinions or methods. They are criticised for… … English dictionary
backward-looking — backˈward looking adjective 1. Having more regard to the past than the future 2. Conservative, reactionary • • • Main Entry: ↑back * * * backward looking UK US adjective not interested in new ideas or ways of doing things Thesaurus: old fashioned … Useful english dictionary
backward looking — see backward looking … English dictionary
backward-looking — /ˈbækwəd lʊkɪŋ/ (say bakwuhd looking) adjective 1. tending to dwell in the past. 2. reactionary. Also, backwardlooking …
backward-looking — UK / US adjective not interested in new ideas or ways of doing things … English dictionary
Looking Backward — Infobox Book | name = Looking Backward: 2000 1887 title orig = translator = image caption = cover of Looking Backward: 2000 1887 author = Edward Bellamy illustrator = cover artist = country = United States language = English series = genre =… … Wikipedia
Looking Backward — Reclam Ausgabe von 1919 Das Buch Looking Backward or Life in the Year 2000 (deutsch Ein Rückblick aus dem Jahre 2000 auf das Jahr 1887), das Edward Bellamy 1887 veröffentlichte, handelt von Julian West, einem jungen Amerikaner, der gegen Ende des … Deutsch Wikipedia
Looking Backward or Life in the Year 2000 — Reclam Ausgabe von 1919 Das Buch Looking Backward or Life in the Year 2000 (deutsch Ein Rückblick aus dem Jahre 2000 auf das Jahr 1887), das Edward Bellamy 1887 veröffentlichte, handelt von Julian West, einem jungen Amerikaner, der gegen Ende des … Deutsch Wikipedia
backward — back|ward1 [ bækwərd ] adjective * 1. ) only before noun moving or looking in the direction that is behind you: a backward glance 2. ) not developing quickly, normally, and successfully: a remote and backward region a ) OLD FASHIONED an offensive … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English