belated

adjective

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Pronunciation: /bɪˈleɪtɪd/

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.”
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!”