behindhand
[adjective]
Synonyms: negligent, careless, delinquent, derelict, disregardful, lax, neglectful, regardless, remiss, slack, backward, underdeveloped, undeveloped, unprogressive, tardy, belated, late, lated, overdue, unpunctual

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Antonyms: beforehand

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behindhand adjective

1. behindhand (with/in something) late in doing something or in paying money that is owed
   • ● They were behindhand in settling their debts.
   Word Originmid 16th cent.: from behind + hand, on the pattern of beforehand.

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