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punctuality

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of punctuality

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 of punctuality

promptitude, promptness, timeliness
Words Related to punctuality

alacrity, aptness, quickness, readiness, willingness

earliness, prematurity
Near Antonyms of punctuality

belatedness, lateness

slowness
Antonyms of punctuality

tardiness, unpunctuality

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