Backward-looking

Pronunciation: /ˈbækwɝd- ˈɫʊkɪŋ/

Backward-looking (adj)

  1. Thinking mainly about earlier events, not about what will happen next.
  2. Using old ideas or methods instead of new ones, because attention stays on the past.
  3. 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.