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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

backwardness

/ˈbækwərdnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does backwardness mean?

noun

The state or quality of being backward in development, knowledge, or progress; a lack of advancement or sophistication.

Example

"The town's backwardness in technology made it difficult for residents to access modern amenities."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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