OVERDUE Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

overdue

adjective

ˌō-vər-ˈdü

Definition of overdue

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

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as in unpaid

not yet paid an overdue bill that's started incurring interest charges

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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

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Recent Examples of overdue If an insurance submission becomes critically overdue, the risk of claim denial or write-off dramatically increases. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 During this time, there was no drama, failure of any turbine or overdue inspection. — Guilherme Studart, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The move from documenting challenges to discussing solutions is overdue. — Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 The movie gained an overdue reappreciation after the passing of its brilliant director in late 2025. — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overdue

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdue

Adjective

After Tuesday’s practice, Purdy detailed how a delayed throw to Luke Farrell got intercepted by linebacker Del-Shawn Phillips off near the goal line.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
The Real Problem Is The Ripple A delayed flight is easy to detect.

— Ishraq Khan, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of delayed

Adjective

Scammers have used the threat of ‘unpaid tolls’ to lure travelers to click on unsafe links sent by text and email and share their banking information.

— Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Hospital executives have begun reporting more unpaid medical bills, and experts warn health plans will raise premiums further as they're left with enrollees who are, on average, sicker and more expensive to cover.

— Christine Mai-Duc, NPR, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of unpaid

Adjective

Even so, the view here is that the harsh criticism of Romo and Nantz has been excessive among some media critics.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
In The Anxious Generation, Jonathan Haidt argues that overparenting and excessive screen time are driving declines in youth mental health.

— Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of excessive

Adjective

With the belated realization that the Chinese had indeed overtaken them in the burgeoning electric-vehicle business, the world’s other car-makers descended into doom and gloom.

— Jamie Kitman, Air Mail, 15 Aug. 2026
Councilman Izzy Patoka alluded to the financial hole that the county dug for itself by its belated adoption of development impact fees and excise taxes in 2019.

— David Plymyer, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of belated

Adjective

His work there earned him a nomination for his first Primetime Emmy Award for outstanding guest actor in a drama series.

— Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
Logan Henderson, an outstanding rookie pitcher the Brewers chose to keep rather than including in a trade last month, outdueled Skubal in Sunday’s series finale at Los Angeles.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of outstanding

Adjective

This rainfall may produce life threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in steep terrain and over areas that were affected recently by Hurricane Lala.

— Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Growth-stage companies currently forced into private placements at steep discounts and significant dilution to existing shareholders would gain a transparent, public alternative.

— Cromwell Coulson, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of steep

Adjective

The combination of extreme heat and high demand for sites — which means not everyone can visit in the morning — is adding urgency to sun protection.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Phillips-Fein recently talked to CNN about how those ideals have eroded in recent years and why some working- class and poor people embrace the belief that extreme inequality is good for America.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

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