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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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Progress on the long-delayed Hillsborough Law will continue after ministers agreed to carry the bill over to the next parliamentary session.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The country is currently still building some of these facilities, such as Golden Pass, a long-delayed project developed between Exxon Mobil and QatarEnergy that is set to come online this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Morocco missed the long-delayed penalty with a weak shot from Diaz saved by Edouard Mendy.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

A long-delayed court proceeding that began this week could influence how he is remembered and whether his hand-picked successor is elected to replace him on the City Council.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 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