belated
UK /bɪˈleɪtɪd/ US /bɪˈleɪtɪd/
adj 2
Definitions
adj
1
Later in relation to the proper time something should have happened.
Happy belated birthday!
England manager Roy Hodgson instantly restored Rooney after a two-match suspension in place of Andy Carroll with orders to make a belated mark on the campaign after sitting out the draw against France and victory against Sweden.
2
Lacking education or sophistication.
The devil drives the world, whip in hand, — and oddly enough (considering that some belated folk still fancy there is a God somewhere) succeeds in managing his team with extraordinary ease!
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