backward in Italian
backward in Italian is antiquato, fuori moda, indietro — backward means directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
backward in Italian
antiquato
fuori moda
indietro
Acting or moving in the direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
retromarcia
Acting or moving in the direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
indietro
Of a culture, country, practice etc., undeveloped or unsophisticated.
riluttante
(often in negative constructions) Reluctant or unwilling to advance or act; shy.
What does "backward" mean?
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adj/adv Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
"He took a backward glance before leaving the room."
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adj Less developed or advanced than expected, especially describing a place, culture, or way of thinking.
"Critics called the policy backward and out of step with modern attitudes."
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adj Reluctant or slow to act, learn, or come forward.
"He was oddly backward about asking for help even when he clearly needed it."
backward in a sentence
- He took a backward glance before leaving the room.
- The car rolled backward down the hill.
- Critics called the policy backward and out of step with modern attitudes.
- He was oddly backward about asking for help even when he clearly needed it.
Similar words in Italian
Common Italian translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "backward" in Italian?
"backward" in Italian is antiquato, fuori moda, indietro. backward means: Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
How do you use "backward" in a sentence?
Example: "He took a backward glance before leaving the room." In Italian, "backward" is antiquato, fuori moda, indietro.
Are there other ways to say "backward" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 5 translations listed for "backward": antiquato, fuori moda, indietro, retromarcia, riluttante.
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