late reply
Overdue written answer
A late reply is a response that comes after a noticeable delay, especially in messaging or email.
The phrase often appears as an apology or acknowledgment: Sorry for the late reply—I just saw your message.
What counts as "late" depends on context; a text might be late after hours, while an email might not be late for days.
- delayedMade to wait longer
- overduePast expected arrival
- apologyStatement acknowledging wrongdoing
- inboxMessage receiving folder
- sorryExpressing regret or apology
my bad · response · tardy · forgotten · excuse · neglected · email · message · backlog · swamped · busy · slipped my mind · procrastination · guilt · follow-up · circling back · notification · unread
- RSVP etiquetteconfirm, decline, regrets, acceptance, invitation
- communication failsmisunderstanding, autocorrect fail, typo, wrong number, pocket dial
- Phone Failsbutt dial, pocket dial, wrong number, dropped call, misdial