Synonyms of punctuality

punctuality

noun

as in readiness

the quality or habit of arriving or being ready on time

our boss is a real stickler for punctuality—he expects everyone to be at their desk by nine o'clock

Synonyms & Similar Words

• readiness
• promptness
• willingness
• timeliness
• quickness
• promptitude
• alacrity
• earliness
• prematurity
• aptness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tardiness
• lateness
• slowness
• unpunctuality
• belatedness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of punctuality

Schedules moved earlier, and punctuality became a heat precaution. — ABC News, 26 June 2026

Podhorsky also noted Ferguson’s punctuality, advocacy for fellow teachers and popularity among students. — Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026

Myers takes the idea to its extreme, even in punctuality. — Jayson Jenks, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026

But that move has always struck me as a little goofy in an introduction, like the teacher who delivers her lecture on punctuality to a bunch of empty seats. — Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026

However, that is not actually where the rules of punctuality end. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026

Securing a job in the service industry, as a lifeguard or coach for younger children—essentially any position that requires punctuality, customer service, and the ability to handle pressure—can teach essential skills for preparing for college. — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026

More than 10 billion passengers have traveled on Japan’s Shinkansen since 1964, and the network’s drama-free punctuality has become a quiet part of daily life for millions. — Ben Jones, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026

Petro, who is not known for his punctuality, arrived an hour and a half late. — Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2026