Delayed and Sudden

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Delayed

Delayed adjective - Not as far along as normal in development.
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Sudden is an antonym for delayed.
Nearby Words: delay, delaying, delayer

Sudden

Sudden adjective - Not expected.
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Delayed is an antonym for sudden in unexpected topic.
Nearby Words: suddenly, suddenness
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  • Delayed Reaction Yuuichi and Makoto from Kanon share a delayed reaction after Yuuichi, naked, walks in on her bath accidentally; it's so sudden the music cuts instantly for maximum effect.
    Source: Delayed Reaction
  • Interquel The upcoming (but delayed due to Paul Walker's sudden death at the age of 40) seventh film is the first straight sequel again.
    Source: Interquel
  • You Are Already Dead Ricin, one of the deadliest non-radioactive poisons (it prevents protein synthesis), has a similar delayed sudden death effect of about two to five days.
    Source: You Are Already Dead
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