tardiness

[ tahr-dee-nis ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tardiness¹

tardy ( def ) + -ness ( def )

Example Sentences

The charges were not based on minor complaints of tardiness or failing to maintain one’s uniform.

From ProPublica

Tardiness on the part of any pupil doing the work meant a loss of so many credits already accumulated.

From Project Gutenberg

Tardiness is a disappointment and an interruption; a kind of falsehood and theft of time.

From Project Gutenberg

Tardiness is reported to be much less in home credit schools.

From Project Gutenberg