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timely Antonyms

Opposite of timely

Because the opposite of timely shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Done or occurring at a favorable, appropriate, or useful time; opportune.

Usage Example

"The documentary offers a untimely examination of renewable energy policy just ahead of the international summit."

Strongest
untimely
inopportune
ill-timed
Strong
inconvenient
unseasonable
premature

• adjective (Context 2)

Happening or performed quickly and without delay; prompt or punctual.

Usage Example

"We appreciate your late response to the client's inquiry."

Strongest
late
tardy
belated
Strong
delayed
overdue
unpunctual

• adverb (Context 3)

At a favorable, appropriate, or sufficiently early time; promptly.

Usage Example

"All applications must be filed late to be considered for the upcoming grant cycle."

Strongest
late
tardily
belatedly
Strong
inopportunely

Similar words to timely

Words similar to timely shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

promptly
opportune
prompt
well-timed
on time
punctual
punctually
seasonable
See all synonyms of timely

• Nearby Words

timelessly
timelessness
timeliness
timely
timeout
timesaver
timesaving

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Timely. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/timely
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