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Opposite of towards a position behind or to the rear
“I watch him take a forward step, and I back myself into a corner with nowhere else to run.”
Opposite of reverting or progressing to a former and worse state
“They can start small, knowing that it will take progressive steps to truly master the behavior or skill.”
Opposite of having made less progress than is normal or expected
“The people cannot be identified, but they had an advanced civilization based on the Bronze Age culture.”
Opposite of old-fashioned or out of date
“When we first got together, the first thing I did was give him an updated wardrobe.”
Opposite of having views or opinions considered ignorant or uneducated
“We believe that the road back for our party and our movement lies in being an unapologetic champion for progressive ideas.”
Opposite of displaying a hesitant or reticent manner, especially in expressing oneself
“She is a forward person who cuts to the chase which sometimes can be quite confronting to students.”
Opposite of having a shy or bashful nature, especially in expressing oneself
“If my outgoing, friendly, extroverted best friend couldn't find anyone to hang out with, what hope was there for me?”
Opposite of reserved, or shy and fond of being on one's own
Opposite of relating to, or denoting, a non-industrial society or culture
Opposite of having a repugnance or opposition of mind
Opposite of of a person, ignorant, uneducated, untaught, untrained
Opposite of directed or moving backward
Opposite of changed to a contrary or counterchanged order or direction
Opposite of moving or turned towards a backward or opposite direction
Opposite of tentative or unsure in acting or speaking
Opposite of having a low level of economic productivity and technological sophistication
Opposite of out of date, old-fashioned, antiquated
Opposite of slow to reveal emotion or opinions
(of a place) Opposite of lacking in progression or development
“A large and flourishing city lay a few hundred miles from the sleepy town.”
Opposite of moving or turned towards a backward or opposite direction
“As you start your forward movement with the lower body, feel the stretch in your upper body increase momentarily before the arms swing down.”
Opposite of basely or weakly fearful
Opposite of mentally deficient or underdeveloped
Opposite of lacking energy, liveliness or animation
“Thanks to the many people for helping me through the bureaucratic labyrinths, introducing me to interesting people, and making my stay in this bustling city pleasant and enjoyable.”
Opposite of towards a position further back
“Make sure you look forward and keep your eyes on the road when you are driving.”
Opposite of in the opposite direction
“Keep going ahead and don't turn back! I will find you!”
Opposite of turned so that the back is now at the front
“I know it looks funny, but you're wearing the headdress right.”
Opposite of in the opposite direction
“If you keep walking straight, you will not miss it.”
Opposite of in, or towards, the opposite direction
“He felt light-hearted and elated, and proceeded straight to his friend's house.”
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