Synonyms of overdue

overdue

adjective

ˌō-vər-ˈdü 

1

as in delayed

not arriving, or occurring, or settled at the due, usual, or proper time

an overdue library book will be subject to daily fines

Synonyms & Similar Words

• delayed
• belated
• delinquent
• late
• tardy
• behind
• slow
• postponed
• latish
• behindhand
• detained
• lagging
• dragging
• dilatory
• laggard
• sluggish
• unhurried
• poky
• dawdling
• dillydallying
• dallying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• premature
• early
• untimely
• timely
• precocious
• opportune
• inopportune
• unseasonable
• prompt
• seasonable
• punctual

2

as in unpaid

not yet paid

an overdue bill that's started incurring interest charges

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unpaid
• outstanding
• payable
• owed
• owing
• due
• unsettled
• mature

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cleared
• repaid
• liquidated
• settled
• paid (off or up)
• prepaid

3

as in excessive

going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount

spends an overdue percentage of her income on housing expenses like rent and utilities

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excessive
• steep
• extreme
• insane
• extravagant
• lavish
• endless
• infinite
• exorbitant
• undue
• inordinate
• intolerable
• over-the-top
• unconscionable
• inappropriate
• baroque
• fancy
• unbearable
• immoderate
• plethoric
• stiff
• overextravagant
• unmerciful
• towering
• overmuch
• unwarranted
• a bit much
• improper
• overweening
• devilish
• immeasurable
• unjustifiable
• limitless
• boundless
• unseemly
• thick
• unrestrained

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reasonable
• modest
• moderate
• inadequate
• insufficient
• deficient
• minimum
• minimal
• middling
• temperate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overdue

Grebien argues Pawtucket has made considerable progress during his nearly 16 years as mayor, while Greenman is making the case that the city is overdue for new leadership. — Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 25 Aug. 2026

The courts are overdue for sanctioning his frequent abuse of the legal system. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

After performing his stunning Saxophone Concerto with the San Diego Symphony last year, Banks’ overdue SummerFest debut for three concerts this month augur well for his return here as soon as possible. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Four lifelong friends, burned out and overdue for a break, escape to a luxury spa retreat for a weekend. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026