Delayed and Straightaway
Opposite meaning words
Delayed
Delayed adjective - Not as far along as normal in development.
Straightaway is an antonym for delayed.
Straightaway
Straightaway adjective - Done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time.
Usage example: her first novel was a straightaway success
Delayed is an antonym for straightaway.
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Straightaway or Delayed. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/delayed/straightaway.
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