tardiness

noun

tar·​di·​ness ˈtär-dē-nəs 

: the quality or state of being tardy or late

Students might be sent to Saturday school for any of various infractions, such as tardiness, truancy, smoking, failure to deliver class-work, or creating a disturbance.

—Anne H. Soukhanov

What you really need is a story that will not only excuse tardiness but encourage your boss to give you the entire day off.

—Jeff Foxworthy

His habitual tardiness got him fired from job after job, yet he couldn't see the consequences of his actions.

—June Kinoshita

Synonyms

• belatedness
• delinquency
• lateness

Examples of tardiness in a Sentence

habitual tardiness will be recorded in your personnel file

Recent Examples on the Web

Bosses are also noticing more tangible issues: frequent tardiness, inappropriate workplace attire, and a lack of understanding about office culture. —Soulaima Gourani, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024

Keep a record of absences and tardiness, including reasons provided by the employees. —Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024

Hill has continued to draw fan complaints for her chronic tardiness. —Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024

In her acceptance speech, Campbell seemingly addressed Wintour's tardiness remark. —Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined above