very backward

Frequency: 7.59.8 per million words

used to emphasize that something is less advanced

backwardADVERB + backward

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very

Examples (10)

  • The country's rural infrastructure was considered very backward until recent investments.
  • Compared to modern systems, their data management is very backward.
  • He was criticized for his very backward views on social issues.
  • Without modernization, the industry will remain very backward.
  • The educational methods used in that district seemed very backward to the inspectors.
  • Some people think traditional farming is very backward, but others see its value.
  • The technology they were using felt very backward, almost like a relic from the past.
  • It's a shame that such a beautiful area is so very backward economically.
  • The report concluded that their political institutions were very backward and resistant to change.
  • She found the company's attitude towards employee well-being to be very backward.