TARDINESS Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

tardiness

noun

ˈtär-dē-nəs

Definition of tardiness next

as in lateness

the quality or state of being late habitual tardiness will be recorded in your personnel file

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Recent Examples of tardiness 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 Some 70% of boomers have zero tolerance for any level of tardiness, but Gen Z says that 10 minutes late is still on time. —

Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 11 May 2026 Such an occurrence is only startling at Florida because the previous man who stood behind that podium had a habit of tardiness. —

Noah White, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026 Your partner’s frustration about your tardiness becomes, in your mind, an indictment of your character. —

Jenna Ryu, SELF, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tardiness

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tardiness

lateness

Noun

This extreme lateness is really unnecessary and New York State should join 46 of its siblings and use the standard July 1 date (Texas, Alabama, Michigan have autumn dates).

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
The Daily Mail previously reported that Mirren was upset by Hardy's lateness in December.

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026