What is another word for backwatered?
Pronunciation: [bˈakwɔːtəd] (IPA) 
Backwatered is a term commonly used to describe a situation where something or someone has fallen behind, or has been left in a position of limited progress and development. Synonyms for the term could include words such as retarded, retrogressed, regressed, stagnated, or declined. Each of these words highlights a different aspect of what it means to be backwatered. For example, retarding indicates a slowing down, whereas declining is more about losing ground. In any case, these synonyms point towards the need to push forward and make progress, rather than remaining stuck in a state of stagnation or regression.
