Backward-looking
Pronunciation: /ˈbækwɝd- ˈɫʊkɪŋ/
Backward-looking (adj)
- Thinking mainly about earlier events, not about what will happen next.
- Using old ideas or methods instead of new ones, because attention stays on the past.
- Describing a study or report that examines earlier data to explain current results.
Backward-looking (adjective)
Examples
- Her backward-looking plan ignores new opportunities.
- The report is backward-looking and avoids future goals.