Synonyms of tardiness

tardiness

noun

ˈtär-dē-nəs 

as in lateness

the quality or state of being late

habitual tardiness will be recorded in your personnel file

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lateness
• delinquency
• belatedness
• dilatoriness
• sluggishness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• earliness
• prematurity
• promptness
• punctuality
• promptitude
• prematureness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tardiness

Fresh out of the gym, the rapper, known for his intense delivery, is particularly chipper during our video call and apologizes for his slight tardiness. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 26 June 2026

The cause of the fallout is a combination of factors, including reports of Hardy’s tardiness on set and insistence on re-writing some of the script, multiple sources confirmed to Variety. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 28 May 2026

Multiple reports have emerged claiming Hardy's alleged tardiness on set has ruffled feathers with the cast and crew, with one report asserting he was fired from the show. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026

Carter did, however, face disciplinary measures for attendance and tardiness issues, as he was benched for the opening drive in one game and the first quarter in another. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026