Definition of behindhand
- adv. & a. - In arrears financially; in a state where
expenditures have exceeded the receipt of funds.
- adv. & a. - In a state of backwardness, in respect to what
is seasonable or appropriate, or as to what should have been
accomplished; not equally forward with some other person or thing;
dilatory; backward; late; tardy; as, behindhand in studies or in work.
- adv. & a. - In arrears financially; in a state where
expenditures have exceeded the receipt of funds.
- adv. & a. - In a state of backwardness, in respect to what
is seasonable or appropriate, or as to what should have been
accomplished; not equally forward with some other person or thing;
dilatory; backward; late; tardy; as, behindhand in studies or in work.