Backwater (noun)

1. A body of water that is partly enclosed by land, especially an area of water behind a dam or levee.
2. A remote or isolated place or condition.
3. A stagnant or sluggish state or condition.

Origin:

Compound word: back + water.

Examples:

1. The backwater was a peaceful place to fish.
2. The backwater area was a favorite spot for kayakers.
3. The village was a backwater, cut off from the rest of the world.
4. The company was in a backwater, with no new projects or clients.
5. The economy was in a backwater, with little growth or development.