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tardiness

[tahr-dee-nis] / ˈtɑr di nɪs /
NOUN
lateness
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Scrabeck said she’s made agreements with students with long commutes and doesn’t penalize them for tardiness.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

She was late so often for school that administrators said she might have to repeat some classes and asked for a doctor’s note to explain the tardiness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

A rabbit in full formal attire, prattling on about his tardiness?

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2025

Michél also criticised Hill's "chronic tardiness" for performances.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2024

I can’t be late; her number-one peeve is tardiness.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina




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