Definition of Tardiness

the quality of being late

Examples of Tardiness in a sentence

Because most schools have a rule about students arriving on time, teachers do not tolerate tardiness.  🔊

Tardiness in answering a text from a friend may lead them to believe that you are ignoring them.  🔊

Most professors in college frown on tardiness, but they rarely punish students that arrive late anyway.  🔊

Employees who exemplify tardiness too often are likely to be fired, because time is money and no money is being made if you are not on time.  🔊

Tardiness is a quality that is frowned upon by most professionals, because being punctual is key to leading a successful life and business.  🔊

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