tardy

adjective
/ˈtɑːrdi/

Meaning

Delayed; arriving or happening late.

Example Sentences

The student received a warning for being tardy to class.

Example Expressions

tardy slip

Synonyms

late, delayed, sluggish, unpunctual, overdue

Antonyms

early, punctual, timely

Collocations

tardy arrival, tardy student, tardy response, tardy slip

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