adj. Function: adjective
not arriving, occurring, or done at the set, due, or expected time FF1C; be tardy for school FF1E;
Synonyms: behindhand, belated, late, lated, overdue, unpunctual
Related Words: delayed, detained; dilatory, laggard, slow; delinquent
Contrasted Words: beforehand, early; convenient, opportune, seasonable, timely; precise, punctilious
Antonyms: prompt, punctual