as in lateness
the quality or state of being late
habitual tardiness will be recorded in your personnel file
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Recent Examples of tardiness
Hill has continued to draw fan complaints for her chronic tardiness.
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Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
In her acceptance speech, Campbell seemingly addressed Wintour's tardiness remark.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
Two and a half additional days of tardiness may not seem like a big deal, but its negative effect on student achievement is well-established.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2024
Footwear used to be the source of much of my tardiness.
—Pema Bakshi, refinery29.com, 4 Apr. 2024
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Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
In her acceptance speech, Campbell seemingly addressed Wintour's tardiness remark.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
Two and a half additional days of tardiness may not seem like a big deal, but its negative effect on student achievement is well-established.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2024
Footwear used to be the source of much of my tardiness.
—Pema Bakshi, refinery29.com, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Tardiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tardiness. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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