behindhand
behindhand · more behindhand · most behindhand
Inferior, less advancedInferior, less advanced (compared with someone in something).
Meaning
6 senses(dated)Inferior, less advanced (compared with someone in something).
(archaic)Late, tardy, overdue, behind (in accomplishing a task, etc.).
(archaic)Not at the expected point of completion.
(archaic)Behind (someone or something moving, a trend, etc.), lagging behind, not keeping up.
(archaic)Behind in paying a debt; in arrears.
behind schedule
(archaic)Not having enough of, lacking (in something).
Origin
From behind + hand.From behind + hand.
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Forms
more behindhand, most behindhand| Comparative | more behindhand Lesson |
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| Superlative | most behindhand Lesson |
regular
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedbehindhandness
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form