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long-delayed

ADJECTIVE
belated
Synonyms
STRONGEST
delayed overdue tardy
WEAK
behind time behindhand remiss unpunctual
Antonyms
STRONGEST
early
WEAK
on time punctual timely
ADJECTIVE
overdue
Synonyms
STRONGEST
belated delinquent outstanding tardy unpaid
WEAK
behind time behindhand due held up hung up jammed mature not punctual owing payable unpunctual unsettled
Antonyms
STRONGEST
early on time paid punctual settled
ADJECTIVE
slow
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dull gradual low moderate sluggish stagnant stiff tame tedious time-consuming
STRONG
delayed detained down hindered impeded lingering off prolonged protracted reduced slack
WEAK
backward behindhand belated conservative dead dilatory draggy inactive long-drawn-out overdue sleepy tardy uneventful unproductive unprogressive unpunctual
Antonyms
STRONGEST
active bright exciting interesting lively violent wild
WEAK
busy cognizant hurried intelligent on cue on time quick rapid ready smart waiting

Example Sentences

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John Healey has resigned as defence secretary amid a battle within government over funding for a long-delayed military spending plan.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Even punishing reviews for the show’s long-delayed third season seem unlikely to prevent more recognition of what remains a great performance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

We can live quite comfortably on less than $1,000 a month, save for emergencies, and still put $3,000 or more toward catching up on our long-delayed retirement contributions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

It may also unveil a much-hyped and long-delayed sports car.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

The long-delayed death of their ship sent a wave of sadness and depression over the crew.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong

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