behind schedule

Definitions

Happening or completed later than the planned or expected time.

Falling short of a predetermined timeline or deadline.

Examples

The construction project is currently behind schedule due to the unexpected heavy rainfall.

We are running behind schedule, so we need to speed up our work to meet the deadline.

Synonyms

delayed late tardy overdue behind time running late behind

Antonyms

ahead of schedule early on time punctual ahead of time prompt on track