beˈlatedness [f. belated ppl. a. + -ness.] The quality or state of being belated. 1631Milton Wks. (1738) I. 4, I..do take notice of a certaine Belatedness ine me.1922Glasgow Herald 12 Oct. 9 Considerable comment is being aroused by the long delay.., but this belatedness is, I understand, unavoidable.