— overdueness , n.
/oh'veuhr dooh", -dyooh"/ , adj.
1. past due, as a delayed train or a bill not paid by the assigned date; late: two overdue library books.
2. too long awaited; needed or expected for some time: Improvements in our highway system are long overdue.
3. more than sufficiently advanced, mature, or ready: That country is overdue for industrial development.
[ 1835-45; OVER- + DUE ]
Syn. 1. tardy, behindhand.