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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In other quarters, however, the news is being feted as long overdue.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

But I’d be remiss not to mention that the always excellent ‘Dark Winds’ keeps getting better and is long overdue for some Emmys recognition.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

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

Navy never realized that the Indianapolis was overdue at its next port of call and never sent a rescue party to the disaster site.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

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