Delayed and Hurried

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

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Hurried is an antonym for delayed.

Nearby Words: delay, delaying, delayer

Hurried adjective - Acting or done with excessive or careless speed.

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Delayed is an antonym for hurried in quick topic.

Nearby Words: hurry, hurriedly

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