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promptitude

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of promptitude

the quality or habit of arriving or being ready on time

  • his chronic tardiness has put him in poor standing with his boss, who values hustle and promptitude
Synonyms of promptitude

promptness, punctuality, timeliness
Words Related to promptitude

alacrity, aptness, quickness, readiness, willingness

earliness, prematurity
Near Antonyms of promptitude

belatedness, lateness

slowness
Antonyms of promptitude

tardiness, unpunctuality

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