18
late(adjective, adverb, dull, time, low)
14
slow(adjective, adverb, dull, easy, relaxed)
12
tardy(adjective, adverb, dull, low, slow)
11
postponed(verb, adjective, slow, late, reduced)
10
retarded(verb, adjective, late, overdue, postponed)
9
behind(adjective, adverb, dull, low, slow)
9
belated(adjective, adverb, dull, low, slow)
8
behindhand(adjective, adverb, dull, low, slow)
8
detained(verb, adjective, dull, low, sluggish)
8
hindered(verb, adjective, dull, low, late)
8
lingered(verb, slowed)
7
held up(verb, expression, adjective, phrasal verb, slow)
7
stopped(verb, adjective, hindered, interrupted)
6
backward(adjective, adverb, dull, low, slow)
6
dawdled(verb, slowed)
6
stayed(noun, verb, adjective, hindered, tardy)
6
unpunctual(adjective, dull, low, slow, late)
5
deferred(verb, adjective, put, late, tardy)
5
loitered(verb, slowed)
5
blocked(verb, hindered)
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