# behindhand

> English word · Adjective

## Definitions
1. Late, tardy, overdue, behind (in accomplishing a task, etc.).
2. Not at the expected point of completion.
3. Behind (someone or something moving, a trend, etc.), lagging behind, not keeping up.
4. Behind in paying a debt; in arrears.
5. Not having enough of, lacking (in something).
6. Inferior, less advanced (compared with someone in something).

## Etymology
From behind + hand.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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