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

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

Capers rolled in his wheelchair alongside close friends and family members down a long Pentagon hallway as hundreds of friends, supporters, and distinguished guests gave a long overdue hero’s reception. — Ethan Rocke, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026

If an insurance submission becomes critically overdue, the risk of claim denial or write-off dramatically increases. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026