noun

tardiness

Tardiness (noun) means the habit or state of being late. Example: “His constant tardiness was starting to annoy his colleagues.”

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

earliness punctuality lateness

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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.

earliness punctuality lateness