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tardiness

[tahr-dee-nis] / ˈtɑr di nɪs /
NOUN
lateness
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Arriving 45 minutes late and apologising for his "tardiness", the American made a bizarre plug for a brand of mouthguard before repeating previous comments about needing to "heal" from personal issues and past losses.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

She was late so often for school that administrators said she might have to repeat some classes and asked for a doctor’s note to explain the tardiness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

A rabbit in full formal attire, prattling on about his tardiness?

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2025

The judge appeared to be stunned — not by Mr. Harris’s casual tardiness, but rather by the irony of his actions given the charge Mr. Harris was facing.

From New York Times • May 29, 2024

When Mr. Das scolded Mala for her tardiness, Mala only laughed.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan




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