backward
1. back.ward or back.wards \-w*rd\ \-w*rdz\ av 1a: toward the back 1b: with the back foremost 2a: in a reverse or contrary direction or way 2b: toward the past 2c: toward a worse state 2. backward aj 1a: directed or turned backward 1b: done or executed backward archaic 2: situated toward the back 3: DIFFIDENT, SHY 4: retarded in development - back.ward.ly av 3. backward n : the part behind or past