What is another word for backward looking?
Pronunciation: [bˈakwəd lˈʊkɪŋ] (IPA) 
Backward looking is a phrase used to describe an attitude or mindset that is focused on the past, rather than looking forward to the future. There are many synonyms that can be used to describe this same concept, such as nostalgic, retrospective, regressive, and traditionalistic. Nostalgic is often used to describe a feeling of longing for the past and a desire to recreate it. Retrogressive describes something that has regressed or moved backward. Retrospective refers to a review or evaluation of past events, while traditionalistic implies a preference for historical or traditional values and practices. All of these synonyms carry connotations of looking to the past rather than embracing change and moving forward.
