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All behindhand synonyms

be·hind·hand
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adj behindhand

  • unmindful — not mindful; unaware; heedless; forgetful; careless; neglectful: unmindful of obligations.
  • yielding — inclined to give in; submissive; compliant: a timid, yielding man.
  • imprecise — not precise; not exact; vague or ill-defined.
  • nonspecific — Not detailed or exact; general.
  • heedless — careless; thoughtless; unmindful: Heedless of the danger, he returned to the burning building to save his dog.
  • inattentive — not attentive; negligent.
  • thoughtless — lacking in consideration for others; inconsiderate; tactless: a thoughtless remark.
  • uncaring — a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern: He was never free from care.
  • cursory — A cursory glance or examination is a brief one in which you do not pay much attention to detail.
  • inconsiderate — without due regard for the rights or feelings of others: It was inconsiderate of him to keep us waiting.
  • nonchalant — coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited; casual: His nonchalant manner infuriated me.
  • offhand — cavalierly, curtly, or brusquely: to reply offhand.
  • slapdash — in a hasty, haphazard manner: He assembled the motor slapdash.
  • slovenly — untidy or unclean in appearance or habits.
  • unconcerned — not involved or interested; disinterested.
  • unthinking — thoughtless; heedless; inconsiderate: an unthinking, tactless person.
  • incurious — not curious; not inquisitive or observant; inattentive; indifferent.
  • heedful — taking heed; attentive; mindful; thoughtful; careful: She was always heedful of others' needs.
  • due — together; in unison.
  • mature — complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms: a mature rose bush.
  • owing — owed, unpaid, or due for payment: to pay what is owing.
  • payable — to be paid; due: a loan payable in 30 days.
  • unsettled — not settled; not fixed or stable; without established order; unorganized; disorganized: an unsettled social order; still unsettled in their new home.
  • blind — Someone who is blind is unable to see because their eyes are damaged.
  • coarse — Coarse things have a rough texture because they consist of thick threads or large pieces.
  • crude — A crude method or measurement is not exact or detailed, but may be useful or correct in a rough, general way.
  • insensitive — deficient in human sensibility, acuteness of feeling, or consideration; unfeeling; callous: an insensitive person.
  • listless — having or showing little or no interest in anything; languid; spiritless; indifferent: a listless mood; a listless handshake.
  • mindless — without intelligence; senseless: a mindless creature.
  • rash — acting or tending to act too hastily or without due consideration.
  • reckless — utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless (usually followed by of): to be reckless of danger.
  • rude — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
  • unfeeling — not feeling; devoid of feeling; insensible or insensate.
  • unheeding — to give careful attention to: He did not heed the warning.
  • uninterested — having or showing no feeling of interest; indifferent.
  • deaf — Someone who is deaf is unable to hear anything or is unable to hear very well.
  • non-observant — absence or lack of observance.
  • culpable — If someone or their conduct is culpable, they are responsible for something wrong or bad that has happened.
  • indolent — having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion; slothful: an indolent person.
  • lackadaisical — without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic: a lackadaisical attempt.
  • slothful — sluggardly; indolent; lazy.
  • faineant — Also, faineant [fey-nee-uh nt] /ˈfeɪ ni ənt/ (Show IPA). idle; indolent.
  • woolgathering — indulgence in idle fancies and in daydreaming; absentmindedness: His woolgathering was a handicap in school.
  • dormant — lying asleep or as if asleep; inactive, as in sleep; torpid: The lecturer's sudden shout woke the dormant audience.
  • inactive — not active: an inactive volcano.
  • inert — having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance (opposed to active): inert matter.
  • quiescent — being at rest; quiet; still; inactive or motionless: a quiescent mind.
  • easy-going — calm and unworried; relaxed and rather casual: an easygoing person.
  • faineant — Also, faineant [fey-nee-uh nt] /ˈfeɪ ni ənt/ (Show IPA). idle; indolent.
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