behindhand

adjective

be·​hind·​hand bi-ˈhīnd-ˌhand How to pronounce behindhand (audio)
bē-
1
: being in arrears
2
a
: being in an inferior position
b
: being behind schedule

Examples of behindhand in a Sentence

the response was behindhand, just like everything else the company did

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of behindhand was in 1530

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Cite this Entry

“Behindhand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/behindhand. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

behindhand

adverb or adjective
be·​hind·​hand bi-ˈhīnd-ˌhand How to pronounce behindhand (audio)
: not keeping up : behind
behindhand with the rent
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