backward thinking
[ˈbækwərd ˈθɪŋkɪŋ]
noun/adjective phrase
pensamento retrógrado
1. A way of thinking that is opposed to progress; adherence to outdated ideas or methods; resistance to modern development or innovation
His backward thinking prevented the company from adopting new technologies.
Seu pensamento retrógrado impediu a empresa de adotar novas tecnologias.
2. Mental attitudes or beliefs that reflect prejudice, narrow-mindedness, or lack of education
Backward thinking about gender roles is still prevalent in some communities.
O pensamento retrógrado sobre papéis de gênero ainda é prevalente em algumas comunidades.
In Brazil, criticizing 'pensamento retrógrado' is common in discussions about social progress, education, and modernization. The phrase is frequently used in political discourse and debates about social reform. In the USA, 'backward thinking' carries similar connotations but is often used in educational and progressive contexts to advocate for change.
NYC Slang
stuck in the past
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