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TARDY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

Irregular inflected forms: tardier    , tardiest   

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

After the expected or usual time; delayed

Example:

always tardy in making dental appointments

Synonyms:

belated; late; tardy

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

unpunctual (not punctual; after the appointed time)

Derivation:

tardiness (the quality or habit of not adhering to a correct or usual or expected time)

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