CEFR C1

backwardness

noun

Meaning

The state of being behind in development, progress, or advancement.

Examples

The report highlighted the region's significant economic backwardness.
Attempts were made to overcome the social backwardness that plagued the community.

Synonyms: underdevelopment, stagnation, primitiveness

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backwardness (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbækwərdnəs/

Definition

The state of being behind in development, progress, or advancement.

Examples

The report highlighted the region's significant economic backwardness.
Attempts were made to overcome the social backwardness that plagued the community.
Technological backwardness can hinder a nation's growth.

Synonyms of backwardness

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Antonyms of backwardness

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