overdue

adjective

over·​due ˌō-vər-ˈdü 

-ˈdyü

1

a

: unpaid when due

an overdue bill

b

: delayed beyond an appointed time

an overdue train

overdue library books

2

: too great : excessive

an overdue share of the profits

3

: more than ready

overdue for a haircut

Synonyms

• behind
• behindhand
• belated
• delinquent
• late
• latish
• tardy

Examples of overdue in a Sentence

She reminded him that the rent was overdue.

He has many overdue bills.

The train is 10 minutes overdue.

Recent Examples on the Web

Service revenue, which includes interest charged on overdue accounts and other fees, increased to $428,000 from $366,000 in the previous year. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024

The conclusion is, simply, that the job market had a bad month, probably long overdue, but nothing more. —Eli Amdur, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024

Just an overdue recalibration of what constitutes luxury versus excess; omakase counters are thriving, after all. —Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2024

The remains of an overdue hiker were found and linked to an apparent bear attack, according to Alaska authorities. —David Chiu, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

overdue

adjective

over·​due ˌō-vər-ˈd(y)ü 

1

a

: unpaid when due

overdue bills

b

: not appearing or presented on time

an overdue train

an overdue book

2

: more than ready

a country overdue for governmental reform