overdue

[oh-ver-doo, -dyoo] / ˌoʊ vərˈdu, -ˈdyu /

ADJECTIVE

late, behind schedule

Synonyms

STRONGEST

belated delinquent outstanding tardy unpaid

WEAK

behind time behindhand due held up hung up jammed long-delayed mature not punctual owing payable unpunctual unsettled

Antonyms

STRONGEST

early on time paid punctual settled

Example Sentences

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Soft censorship, or simply the overdue end of an era?

From Slate • May 20, 2026

For supporters, it is a long overdue mission to restore the capital's luster.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Airline executives say fares have been overdue to move up, pointing to other industries that pushed through price increases in the years after the Covid-19 pandemic raised operating costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The $7,000 figure was established in 1974, and Sun said it’s long overdue for an increase.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

I was overdue for the call home to let Pa and Mrs. know that we were safely on our journey.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia

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