tardiness

American  

[tahr-dee-nis] / ˈtɑr di nɪs /

noun

1. the state or quality of being later than the usual or proper time, or an instance of this; lateness.

   Please forgive my tardiness in communicating with everyone once again.

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Etymology

Origin of tardiness

tardy ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

Example Sentences

Scrabeck said she’s made agreements with students with long commutes and doesn’t penalize them for tardiness.

From Los Angeles Times

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

“Some kids aren’t emotionally prepared for the transition to kindergarten, which affects their attendance and tardiness,” said one parent.

From Los Angeles Times

Others riffed on her well-known history of tardiness.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Salon