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

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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

The presidents of Kenya and Uganda met near their shared border Saturday to mark the multi-billion-dollar, long-delayed extension of a Chinese-built railway that has left Kenya heavily in debt.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

It's one option presented by the team working on the long-delayed restoration of the historic building, which is falling apart and costs £1.5m a week to maintain.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Having unified Tikal, he built up his forces for a long-delayed counterattack.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

long-delayed

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