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promptness

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of promptness

the quality or habit of arriving or being ready on time

  • the promptness of the local bus line has always been reassuring
Synonyms of promptness

promptitude, punctuality, timeliness
Words Related to promptness

alacrity, aptness, quickness, readiness, willingness

earliness, prematurity
Near Antonyms of promptness

belatedness, lateness

slowness
Antonyms of promptness

tardiness, unpunctuality

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