noun

tardiness

noun

The habit or state of being late.

"His constant tardiness was starting to annoy his colleagues."

How to Use Tardiness

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBeing late, or a tendency to arrive late.

When to use it

Somewhat formal — everyday speech usually just says "lateness".

Common pairings

chronic tardiness a pattern of tardiness

tardinesses plural

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His constant _____ was starting to annoy his colleagues.

Formed from the adjective tardy plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.

tardity

punctuality earliness

lateness punctuality

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tardity punctuality earliness lateness