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retrograde
/ˈɹɛtɹəˌɡɹeɪd/
adjective
Directed backwards, retreating; reverting, especially to an inferior state, declining; inverse, reverse; movement opposite to normal or intended motion, often circular motion.
"retrograde ideas, morals, etc."
Counterproductive to a desired outcome.
(of a body orbiting another) In the opposite direction to the orbited body's spin.
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