ass-backward
Totally wrong order
Ass-backward means in reverse order, completely wrong, or hopelessly confused—doing things the opposite of how they should be done.
The image is of someone moving with their rear end leading the way: They've got the whole process ass-backward.
Also appears as ass-backwards.
The softer version is bass-ackward.
Inverted or disordered
- invertedTurned opposite way
- reversedFlipped to opposite orientation
- upside-downReversed in vertical orientation
- inside-outReversed so inner surface shows
counterintuitive · nonsensical · absurd · irrational · incongruous · disordered · jumbled · chaotic
Contrary to fact
- erroneousContaining factual mistakes
- misguidedBased on poor judgment
- flawedHaving faults or imperfections
- faultyHaving defects or errors
misconceived · confused · muddled · mixed-up · wrongheaded · misunderstood · off-base · off-track
Inviting scorn through absurdity
- ludicrousAbsurdly unreasonable or inappropriate
- laughableWorthy of derision
- comicalCausing laughter
- absurdWildly illogical
preposterous · farcical · cockamamie · zany · wacky · goofy · harebrained · nutty
Mishandling through incompetence
- botchedPoorly executed, spoiled
- clumsyLacking physical coordination
- ineptLacking skill or competence
- fumblingClumsy, uncoordinated handling
ham-fisted · amateurish · slapdash · haphazard · mismanaged · bumbling · awkward · uncoordinated
Hindering intended outcome
- convolutedExcessively complex or twisted
- roundaboutCircular junction for traffic
- overcomplicatedExcessively intricate or elaborate
- cumbersomeAwkwardly heavy or bulky
unwieldy · impractical · bassackwards · circuitous · labyrinthine · byzantine · tortuous
topsy-turvy
Inverted or disordered
- invertedTurned opposite way
- reversedFlipped to opposite orientation
- upside-downReversed in vertical orientation
inside-out · counterintuitive · nonsensical · absurd · irrational · incongruous · disordered · jumbled · chaotic · mixed-up
wrong
Contrary to fact
- erroneousContaining factual mistakes
- misguidedBased on poor judgment
- flawedHaving faults or imperfections
faulty · misconceived · confused · muddled · mixed-up · wrongheaded · misunderstood · off-base · off-track · misdirected
ridiculous
Inviting scorn through absurdity
absurd · preposterous · farcical · cockamamie · zany · wacky · goofy · harebrained · nutty · bonkers
bungling
Mishandling through incompetence
fumbling · ham-fisted · amateurish · slapdash · haphazard · mismanaged · bumbling · awkward · uncoordinated · cack-handed
counterproductive
Hindering intended outcome
- convolutedExcessively complex or twisted
- roundaboutCircular junction for traffic
- overcomplicatedExcessively intricate or elaborate
cumbersome · unwieldy · impractical · bassackwards · circuitous · labyrinthine · byzantine · tortuous
ass-backwardin order
Arranged as intended
sequential · chronological · step-by-step · methodical · linear
ass-backwardcorrectly
In accurate manner
properly · by the book · competently · sensibly · professionally
ass-backwardlogically
Through sound reasoning
rationally · sensibly · coherently · reasonably · sound