Tardiness (Noun)
Meaning
The quality or habit of not adhering to a correct or usual or expected time.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The teacher warned the students about the consequences of tardiness and encouraged them to arrive on time for class.
- His chronic tardiness to meetings was starting to affect his professional reputation and relationships with colleagues.
- The company implemented a strict policy to address employee tardiness and improve overall productivity.
- She apologized for her tardiness and explained that the traffic congestion had caused the delay.
- The school principal addressed the issue of student tardiness and proposed a new system to track and monitor attendance.