behindhand

be·hind·hand

adj \bi-ˈhīnd-ˌhand, bē-\

Definition of BEHINDHAND

1

: being in arrears

2

a : being in an inferior position b : being behind schedule

Examples of BEHINDHAND

1. <the response was behindhand, just like everything else the company did>

First Known Use of BEHINDHAND

1535

Related to BEHINDHAND

Synonyms: behind, late, belated, delinquent, latish, overdue, tardy

Antonyms: early, inopportune, precocious, premature, unseasonable, untimely

Related Words: delayed, detained, postponed; dallying, dawdling, dilatory, dillydallying, dragging, laggard, lagging, poky (or pokey), slow, sluggish, unhurried

Near Antonyms: opportune, seasonable, timely; prompt, punctual

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Rhymes with BEHINDHAND

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