English · Word Candidate

delayed

/dəˈleɪd/

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Happening later than is usual, expected, or desired.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Xảy ra muộn hơn so với thông thường, dự kiến hoặc mong muốn

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Adjective

Many, and probably true, anecdotes have been published on the long-delayed and artful revenge of various animals.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “delayed” mean?

Happening later than is usual, expected, or desired.

Is “delayed” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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