behindhand

adjective

be·​hind·​hand bi-ˈhīnd-ˌhand 

bē-

1

: being in arrears

2

a

: being in an inferior position

b

: being behind schedule

Synonyms

• behind
• belated
• delinquent
• late
• latish
• overdue
• tardy

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

Kids Definition

behindhand

adverb or adjective

be·​hind·​hand bi-ˈhīnd-ˌhand 

: not keeping up : behind

behindhand with the rent