behindhandness

noun

behindhandness

noun

Etymology From behindhand + -ness.

1

The quality of being behindhand.

We are rather familiar with the behindhandness of our neighbour across the Channel[…]1880, Professor E. Stebbing, The British Journal of Photography:

Synonyms: belatedness, tardiness

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