tardiness
2 antonyms and opposites of tardiness, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The habit or state of being late.
Antonyms
How to use tardiness
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
chronic tardiness
a pattern of tardiness
Somewhat formal — everyday speech usually just says "lateness".
Etymology
Formed from the adjective tardy plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.
Full origin of tardiness →Frequently asked questions
What does “tardiness” mean?
The word “tardiness” means the habit or state of being late. In plain terms, being late, or a tendency to arrive late.
How do you use “tardiness” in a sentence?
Here is “tardiness” used in a sentence: “His constant tardiness was starting to annoy his colleagues.”
What is another word for “tardiness”?
Words with a similar meaning to “tardiness” include tardity.
What is the opposite of “tardiness”?
The opposite of “tardiness” — its antonyms — are punctuality and earliness.
What part of speech is “tardiness”?
“Tardiness” is a noun.