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backward-looking

UK
/ˈbækwəd ˌlʊkɪŋ/
US
/ˈbækwɚd ˌlʊkɪŋ/

Translations

backward-lookingadjective
UK
/ˈbækwəd ˌlʊkɪŋ/
US
/ˈbækwɚd ˌlʊkɪŋ/
Usually used attributively; describes something directed toward the past or lacking a future-oriented outlook.
tourné vers l'arrièreS’emploie pour une orientation physique ou visuelle vers l’arrière.
The camera had a backward-looking lens for monitoring traffic behind the vehicle.
La caméra avait une lentille tournée vers l'arrière pour surveiller la circulation derrière le véhicule.
passéisteSe dit d’une attitude, d’une stratégie ou d’une vision jugée tournée vers le passé et peu innovante.
The company rejected a backward-looking strategy and invested in new technology instead.
L’entreprise a rejeté une stratégie passéiste et a investi dans de nouvelles technologies à la place.
Additional translations
tourné vers le passéFormulation plus descriptive, souvent utilisée dans un registre neutre ou analytique.
Synonyms
retrospective
nostalgic
reactionary
conservative
old-fashioned
retrograde
regressive
outdated
antiquated
behind-the-times
past-oriented
backward-facing
old-school
Antonyms
forward-looking
forward-thinking
progressive
innovative
modern
futuristic
future-oriented
forward-facing
open-minded

Definitions

backward-lookingadjective
Directed or facing backward; oriented toward the rear.
The camera had a backward-looking lens for monitoring traffic behind the vehicle.
Focused on the past rather than the future; old-fashioned or lacking innovation.
The company rejected a backward-looking strategy and invested in new technology instead.
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