Tardy (Adjective)
Meaning
After the expected or usual time; delayed; "a belated birthday card"; "I'm late for the plane"; "the train is late"; "tardy children are sent to the principal"; "always tardy in making dental appointments".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The tardy arrival of the guests caused the party to start an hour late.
- The company was fined for its tardy response to the environmental disaster.
- She was always tardy in submitting her assignments, which affected her grades.
- The tardy delivery of the package caused the customer to miss the deadline.
- The tardy payment of the rent resulted in a penalty fee being added to the bill.