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backwardly
This term is significantly less common than the adverb "backward," which typically handles both the physical direction and the conceptual state of being regressive. Using "backwardly" often draws more attention to the manner of the action rather than just the direction, though in modern English, it can feel slightly archaic or overly formal in physical descriptions.
When used to describe a lack of progress or sophistication, the word carries a strong negative connotation of stagnation. It suggests a deliberate or systemic failure to evolve, contrasting sharply with terms like "progressively" or "modernly."
Meanings
Examples
The soldier stepped backwardly to avoid the incoming debris.
He looked backwardly over his shoulder to see if anyone was following.
I wonder if the society is moving backwardly in terms of human rights.
The company is operating backwardly by ignoring modern digital trends.
Why are we thinking so backwardly about this problem?
The creature scuttled backwardly into the shadows of the cave.
She felt that the school system was evolving backwardly.