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
But DeVaughn, who says he was instantly drawn to her on the app, didn’t allow a little tardiness to hamper the chances of a good thing.
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 6 Feb. 2025
In other words, no drugs, alcohol abuse, tardiness, triviality, egocentricity.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Maxey also reportedly expressed concern over the negative affect Embiid's tardiness had on the team.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 22 Nov. 2024
Bosses will forgive carelessness, stupidity, tardiness, and a temper tantrum.
—Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 6 Feb. 2025
In other words, no drugs, alcohol abuse, tardiness, triviality, egocentricity.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Maxey also reportedly expressed concern over the negative affect Embiid's tardiness had on the team.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 22 Nov. 2024
Bosses will forgive carelessness, stupidity, tardiness, and a temper tantrum.
—Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for tardiness
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“Tardiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tardiness. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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