Behindhand
adverb
Late, not on time.
He was always behindhand with his rent.
Often appears as...
- behindhand with payment
- behindhand with work
adjective
Not up to date, not keeping up with progress.
The library's cataloging system is a bit behindhand.
Often appears as...
- behindhand system
- behindhand methods
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Academic
adverb
Late, not on time.
He was always behindhand with his rent.
Often appears as...
- behindhand with payment
- behindhand with work
adjective
Not up to date, not keeping up with progress.
The library's cataloging system is a bit behindhand.
Often appears as...
- behindhand system
- behindhand methods
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Implication
Using 'behindhand' suggests a failure to meet expectations or deadlines.
I'm so behindhand on my project; the teacher will be disappointed.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Time
'Behindhand' can also mean delayed in progress, not only being late timewise.
Despite his efforts, he was still behindhand in understanding the new topics.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Context
In social situations, 'behindhand' can be perceived as impolite or disrespectful.
He was behindhand to the dinner party, making the host anxious.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Implication
Using 'behindhand' suggests a failure to meet expectations or deadlines.
I'm so behindhand on my project; the teacher will be disappointed.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Time
'Behindhand' can also mean delayed in progress, not only being late timewise.
Despite his efforts, he was still behindhand in understanding the new topics.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Context
In social situations, 'behindhand' can be perceived as impolite or disrespectful.
He was behindhand to the dinner party, making the host anxious.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Implication
Using 'behindhand' suggests a failure to meet expectations or deadlines.
I'm so behindhand on my project; the teacher will be disappointed.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Time
'Behindhand' can also mean delayed in progress, not only being late timewise.
Despite his efforts, he was still behindhand in understanding the new topics.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Context
In social situations, 'behindhand' can be perceived as impolite or disrespectful.
He was behindhand to the dinner party, making the host anxious.
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