backwardness

CEFRB2

/bˈækwərdnəs/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A lack of progress, development, or modern ideas.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The state of being backward.

Examples

  • The backwardness of that country is well known.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

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The region's economic blank stems from a lack of modern infrastructure and education.

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Origin

noun

From backward + -ness.