Synonyms of deferred

deferred 1 of 3

adjective

as in delayed

Related Words

• delayed
• prolonged
• protracted
• sluggish
• slow
• dilatory
• tardy

Dissimilar Words

• immediate
• instantaneous
• summary
• instant
• rapid
• split-second
• prompt
• straightaway
• quick
• swift
• speedy
• fast
• hit-and-run

deferred

2 of 3

adverb

as in postponed

Related Words

• delayed
• postponed
• suspended

Dissimilar Words

• afoot
• under weigh
• under way

deferred

3 of 3

verb

past tense of defer

as in remitted

to assign to a later time

we agreed to defer a discussion of the issue until we had more information

Synonyms & Similar Words

• postponed
• delayed
• remitted
• shelved
• suspended
• put off
• laid over
• held over
• put over
• paused
• held off (on)
• hesitated
• waited
• held up
• prolonged
• slowed
• stayed
• lengthened
• stretched (out)
• retarded
• extended
• detained
• protracted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• did
• worked (on)
• decided (upon)
• acted
• dealt (with)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deferred

Adjective

These funds have been vital for reinforcing vulnerable coastal infrastructure against severe weather, addressing deferred maintenance, and ensuring the long-term preservation of key visitor-facing structures. — Lulu Vilas, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026

The Cubs went from holding firm at four years and $115 million with limited deferred payments to financing this five-year, $175 million deal with $70 million in deferred money. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Verb

But Japan’s experience suggests what can happen when a bunch of young people who did everything right to prepare for adulthood find the fruits of adulthood deferred, en masse. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2026

Recently released minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee's July meeting showed that the Fed deferred questions about its balance sheet until a task force Warsh has assigned to report on that issue comes back. — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026