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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The publishing of the government's strategy has been long delayed.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025

In the U.S., the September employment data, long delayed by the federal government’s record 43-day shutdown but released on Thursday, revealed a 119,000 jump in nonfarm payrolls that month, far above economists’ guesses.

From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025

He also said there would be "enormous challenges" in reaching volume production for Tesla's long delayed Cybertruck pickup and making it cash flow positive.

From Reuters • Oct. 18, 2023

Near the midway point of third period, the Kraken couldn’t gain possession on a long delayed penalty.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 12, 2023

Dieldrin, besides its immediate consequences, can have long delayed effects ranging from “loss of memory, insomnia, and nightmares to mania.”

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

long-delayed

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