Dictionary Entry
backward looking
adjectiveFind the meaning of the word backward looking, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
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Preferring or returning to old ways; resistant to new ideas or changes; focused on the past rather than the future.
Example Sentence
The company's backward-looking policies prevented it from adapting to the new market demands.
Usage Note
Use this term to describe people, ideas, or policies that are stuck in the past, resist new developments, or focus too much on tradition instead of future possibilities. It often implies a negative view of being unwilling to adapt.