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