Delayed and Opportune

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

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Opportune is an antonym for delayed.

Nearby Words: delay, delaying, delayer

Opportune adjective - Especially suitable for a certain time.

Usage example: an opportune rain shower gave them an excuse to leave the outdoor concert early

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Delayed is an antonym for opportune.

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

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

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

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