Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
belated response
phrase
/bɪˈleɪtɪd rɪˈspɒns/
Definition
A response that is delayed or late.
Examples
- After a belated response to the invitation, she decided to attend the party.
- His belated response to the email left his colleagues frustrated.
- She received a belated response to her job application three months later.
Meaning
The term ‘belated response’ refers to a reply or reaction that comes after the expected or appropriate time, often resulting in implications of missed opportunities or feelings of neglect.
Synonyms
- Delayed response
- Late reply
- Tardy reaction
