behindhand

English

adj
Definitions
  • (of a person) Late, tardy, overdue, behind (in accomplishing a task, etc.).
  • (of a task or the object of a task) Not at the expected point of completion.
  • Behind (someone or something moving, a trend, etc.), lagging behind, not keep keeping up.
  • Behind in paying a debt; in arrears.
  • Not having enough of, lacking (in something).
  • Inferior, less advanced (compared with someone in something).

Etymology

Compound from English behind + English hand (style of penmanship, handwriting).

Origin

English

hand

Gloss

style of penmanship, handwriting

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