leftward

[ left-werd ]

adverb

1. Also leftwards. toward or on the left. leave. left.

adjective

1. situated on the left. leave. left.
2. directed toward the left. leave. left.

leftward

/ ˈlɛftwəd /

adjective

1. on or towards the left

adverb

1. a variant of leftwards

Other Words From

• leftward·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of leftward¹

First recorded in 1475–85; left ¹ + -ward

Example Sentences

That fact alone may quash Democratic hopes of shifting the court leftward during this half of the 21st century.

From Slate

Harris moved notably leftward in her 2020 bid for president, seeing it as the best path to the Democratic nomination.

From Los Angeles Times

Cruz’s ongoing unpopularity problem and Texas’ leftward shift make it all the more puzzling that national Democrats have failed to coordinate a better effort behind Rep. Colin Allred, the party’s nominee.

From Slate

Harris moved notably leftward in her 2020 bid for president, seeing it as the best path to the Democratic nomination.

From Los Angeles Times

It was political expediency — or, as some close to Harris prefer, necessity — that caused her to stake her leftward ground.

From Los Angeles Times