Delayed and Expeditious

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Delayed adjective - Not as far along as normal in development.

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Expeditious is an antonym for delayed.

Nearby Words: delay, delaying, delayer

Expeditious adjective - Having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation.

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Delayed is an antonym for expeditious in immediate topic.

Nearby Words: expedite, expedition

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Expeditious and Delayed. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/delayed/expeditious

Delayed & Expeditious. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/delayed/expeditious>.

Expeditious or Delayed. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/delayed/expeditious.

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