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Synonyms for behind-hand

Most common

behind unpunctual

Definitions

  1. adj. 1

    Inferior, less advanced (compared with someone in something).

Related words

Word family
behindhandness
Other spellings
behindhand

Example sentences

  • behind This horse kicks when anyone comes up from behind.
  • unpunctual She doesn't like unpunctual people.

By length

4 letters
late1
5 letters
tardy2
6 letters
behind2, remiss2
7 letters
overdue3, belated3
8 letters
backward2
10 letters
unpunctual

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (tardy2 = 2 syllables).