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

To the public, faculty reductions can look like overdue administrative discipline. — Francisco Ruiz, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Apple’s Siri upgrade is bringing some long-overdue AI capabilities to the voice assistant, but the company may not be done yet. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026

Mercury’s harmonious connection to Uranus affirms that this restructuring is long overdue. — Usa Today, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026

One week after trading eight players off the major league roster to launch a long-overdue rebuilding effort, Mozeliak fired Maddux, assistant pitching coach Darryl Scott and bullpen coach Dom Chiti. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026