tardy (Meaning)
tardy (s)
after the expected or usual time; delayed
tardy (superl.)
Moving with a slow pace or motion; slow; not swift.
Not being inseason; late; dilatory; -- opposed to prompt; as, to be tardy in one's payments.
Unwary; unready.
Criminal; guilty.
tardy (v. t.)
To make tardy.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tardy
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- quick
- flying
- expeditious
- racing
- hasty
- running
- fleet
- speeding
- rocketing
- running
- hasty
- dizzy
- fast
- brisk
- whirlwind
- snappy
- speedy
- quick
- bolting
- whirlwind
- swift
- rocketing
- ready
- ready
- bolting
- meteoric
- rushing
- dizzy
- fleet
- brisk
- lightning
- swift
- breathless
- prompt
- meteoric
- expeditious
- snappy
- racing
- prompt
- flying
- lightning
- fast
- breathless
- rapid
- speeding
- rapid
- speedy
- rushing
tardy Sentence Examples
- The tardy student rushed through the classroom door just as the bell rang.
- The doctor apologized for his tardiness, citing an unexpected emergency.
- Despite the strict attendance policy, she was often tardy due to traffic delays.
- The tardy train caused a ripple effect, disrupting the entire morning commute.
- The judge admonished the defendant for his tardiness, deeming it disrespectful to the court.
- The company implemented a new policy to discourage tardiness by employees.
- The tardy flight passenger missed their scheduled departure and had to wait for the next available plane.
- The teacher noticed that John had become increasingly tardy in recent weeks, raising concerns about his attendance.
- The tardy delivery of the important document caused a major setback in the project deadline.
- The tardy runner struggled to catch up to the pack, putting them at a disadvantage in the race.
FAQs About the word tardy
after the expected or usual time; delayedMoving with a slow pace or motion; slow; not swift., Not being inseason; late; dilatory; -- opposed to prompt; as, to b
slow,leisurely, pokey, dilatory, lagging, dawdling, slowing, snaillike, dragging, poky
quick, flying, expeditious, racing, hasty, running, fleet, speeding, rocketing, running
The tardy student rushed through the classroom door just as the bell rang.
The doctor apologized for his tardiness, citing an unexpected emergency.
Despite the strict attendance policy, she was often tardy due to traffic delays.
The tardy train caused a ripple effect, disrupting the entire morning commute.
