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Definition of hindmost

hindmost

/ˈhaɪndˌmoʊst/
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• adjective

1

Furthest back; latest or last in position, order, or sequence.

Example

"The shepherd kept a close eye on the hindmost sheep as the flock moved up the narrow mountain trail."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Hindmost' is today seen primarily in literary contexts or in the idiom 'the devil take the hindmost', which describes a situation where everyone looks out for their own interests at the expense of those who fall behind.

• Nearby Words

hinder
hindleg
hindlimb
hindmost
hindquarter
hindquarters
hindrance

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'hindemest', altered by folk-etymology association with 'most' from Old English 'hindema' ('last, furthest back'), a double superlative of 'hindan' ('from behind').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hindmost. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hindmost
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