TARDY


Meaning of TARDY in English

adjective

not arriving, occurring, or done at the set, due, or expected time

be tardy for school

Synonyms: behindhand, belated, late, lated, overdue, unpunctual

Related Word: delayed, detained; dilatory, laggard, slow; delinquent

Contrasted words: beforehand, early; convenient, opportune, seasonable, timely; precise, punctilious

Antonyms: prompt, punctual

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