behind the curve

idiom

chiefly US, disapproving

: slower about doing something than other people, companies, etc.

We are behind the curve when it comes to advances in medicine.

Examples of behind the curve in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Since 1970, the United States has experienced a 2.6-degree temperature increase, while Idaho is slightly behind the curve, seeing a 2.5-degree increase. —Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 19 Apr. 2024

While Bay Area counties might be behind the curve, they’re headed in the same direction. —Harriet Blair Rowan, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2024

After falling behind the curve, the Fed began hoisting interest rates in the spring of 2022 and proceeded to hike rates to their highest levels in decades. —Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024

In 2024 and beyond, creating distinctive CX that resonates both emotionally and convenience-wise with target consumers promises to separate those leading the pack from those sinking behind the curve of customer expectations. —Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2024

With the deadline approaching and the Hornets trying to shake things up, here’s a look at the roster and the possibility of each player being dealt: Could be traded James Bouknight An injury in training camp put him behind the curve early and he’s been mostly buried on the bench since. —Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 25 Jan. 2024

Beijing’s efforts to reassure investors have been met with skepticism from investors, many of whom worry that authorities are behind the curve. —Abhishek Vishnoi, Fortune Asia, 20 Jan. 2024

Finally serious about commercial launch The US military has long been behind the curve in supporting the US commercial launch industry. —Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 6 Mar. 2023

The investigative project from reporters Connor Giffin and Eleanor McCrary found that while some cities proactively addressed lead paint contamination in rental properties, Louisville was about 20 years behind the curve. —Staff Reports, The Courier-Journal, 3 Jan. 2024