Backward

1. To keep back; to hinder.
2. Not advanced in civilization; undeveloped; as, the country or region is in a backward state.
3. Unwilling; averse; reluctant; hesitating; loath.
4. Late or behindhand; as, a backward season.
5. The state behind or past.
6. Directed to the back or rear; as, backward glances.
7. Not well advanced in learning; not quick of apprehension; dull; inapt; as, a backward child.
8. Already past or gone; bygone.