delayed

American  

[dih-leyd] / dɪˈleɪd /

adjective

1. put off; postponed.

   delayed flights.

2. detained; hindered.

   Delayed deliveries cause customers to complain.

3. slow; gradual.

   a delayed reaction;

   a child's delayed development.

4. Physics. of or relating to a particle, as a neutron or alpha particle, that is emitted from an excited nucleus formed in a nuclear reaction, the emission occurring some time after the reaction is completed.

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Other Word Forms

• undelayed adjective
• well-delayed adjective

Example Sentences

Flights scheduled for the program have been delayed multiple times.

From The Wall Street Journal

The plant-based protein company delayed its earnings report at least twice in March, saying it identified errors in previously issued financial statements.

From The Wall Street Journal

Symptoms often include seizures, muscle weakness, paralysis, and delayed development.

From Science Daily

If Wednesday's launch is canceled or delayed, there are more liftoff opportunities through April 6, although weather later in the week was looking slightly less favorable, officials said.

From Barron's

The last census was held in 2011, with the 2021 round delayed by the pandemic and later pushed back further due to administrative and electoral scheduling - the first time the decennial exercise missed its schedule.

From BBC

Related Words

• deferred
• postponed
• slowed