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backward-looking

The word “backward-looking” has 4 syllables: back-ward-look-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈbæk.wərd ˈlʊk.ɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for backward-looking?

In the thesaurus, “backward-looking” has 41 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for backward-looking along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for backward-looking

Antonyms for backward-looking

  • brainless
  • farseeing
  • farsighted
  • forehanded
  • foreseeing
  • foresighted
  • forethoughtful
  • forward
  • forward-looking
  • mindless
  • prescient
  • proactive
  • provident
  • silly
  • thoughtless
  • unreflective
  • unthinking
  • visionary

Meanings of backward-looking

  • adjective
    1. Not progressive; concerned with the past rather than the present or future.

Example Sentences

  • Backward-looking policies often hinder progress in rapidly evolving industries.
  • The company's backward-looking approach to technology adoption left it trailing behind competitors.
  • Historical analysis can be valuable, but being excessively backward-looking may impede forward-thinking strategies.
  • The committee's report had a decidedly backward-looking tone, focusing more on past failures than future opportunities.
  • Embracing innovation requires a departure from backward-looking mindsets and a willingness to adapt to change.

On this page you'll find 59 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to backward-looking, such as: analytic, analytical, behind the times, brainless, broody, close-minded, cogitative.

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