Pronunciation: /bɪˈhaɪndhænd/
adjective in a state of delay or tardiness
A1 She felt behindhand in her studies because she missed a few classes.
A2 The team was behindhand in their project timeline due to unexpected delays.
B1 The company was behindhand in adopting new technology, which put them at a disadvantage.
B2 The government was behindhand in implementing necessary reforms to improve the economy.
C1 The organization was behindhand in addressing the concerns raised by its employees.
C2 The country was behindhand in meeting its climate change targets, despite international pressure.
adverb in a tardy or delayed manner
A1 She fell behindhand in her schoolwork.
A2 The team was behindhand in their preparations for the competition.
B1 The project fell behindhand due to unexpected delays.
B2 The company was behindhand in implementing new technology.
C1 The government was behindhand in addressing the climate crisis.
C2 The organization was behindhand in adapting to the changing market trends.
formal The project fell behindhand due to unexpected delays in the supply chain.
informal I'm sorry I'm a bit behindhand on my part of the group project.
slang I didn't realize I was so behindhand on my homework until the last minute.
figurative She felt like she was always behindhand in life, struggling to catch up with everyone else.
was behindhand
behindhands
more behindhand
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is behindhand
will be behindhand
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is being behindhand
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being behindhand
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