Backwardness

Pronunciation: /ˈbækwərdnəs/

Backwardness (noun)

  1. The state of not moving forward as fast as others, especially in learning, work, or development.
  2. A lack of modern ideas or methods; using older ways when newer ones would be better.
  3. A country’s or region’s lower level of industry, services, or income compared with more developed places.

Examples

  • The project suffered from backwardness, so progress felt painfully slow.
  • The team blamed backwardness for the missed deadlines.