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What is another word for backwardness?

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Noun
Delay or deficiency in mental or physical abilities
“Her persistent backwardness in reading and writing skills required additional support from her teachers.”
Noun
The state of being diffident, timid or shy
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“The employee's backwardness was evident during the presentation, as she struggled to speak up and lacked confidence.”
Noun
A state of primitiveness, underdevelopment, or lack of development
“The lack of access to basic necessities, education, and healthcare showcases the backwardness of the underprivileged community.”
Noun
A reluctance or lack of enthusiasm
Noun
The quality of being benighted
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