unpunctual
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- unpunctuality noun
- unpunctually adverb
Example Sentences
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I glanced at Herbert’s home, and at his character, and at his having no means but such as he was dependent on his father for; those, uncertain and unpunctual.
From Literature
Mr. Biden’s championing of the science post and its unpunctual start have raised a number of questions: What do White House science advisers actually do?
From New York Times
I came to think that, were O’Brien given a choice between a punctual guest and a mortified, unpunctual one, she would opt for the latter.
From The New Yorker
I could be as unpunctual as I like — there is no law requiring me to be on time — or when I have to cancel something, I could just neglect to inform the people waiting.
From Salon
Scott Duimstra, senior associate director for the library system, says there’s no way to tell which unpunctual patron returned the books because the library doesn’t keep records from 1976.
From Washington Times
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