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tardy

The word “tardy” has 2 syllables: tar-dy

It's pronounced as /ˈtɑːrdi/

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In the thesaurus, “tardy” has 62 synonyms and 51 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for tardy along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for tardy

Antonyms for tardy

Meanings of tardy

  • noun
    1. A piece of paper given to students who are late to class.
    2. An instance of a student being marked as tardy by a teacher in his or her attendance sheet.
  • verb
    1. To make tardy.
  • adjective
    1. Late; overdue or delayed.
    2. Moving with a slow pace or motion; not swift.
    3. Ineffectual; slow-witted, slow to act, or dull.
    4. Unwary; unready (especially in the phrase take (someone) tardy).
    5. Criminal; guilty.

Example Sentences

  • She was marked tardy for arriving late to class.
  • His tardy response caused a delay in the project.
  • The employee had a habit of being tardy to morning meetings.
  • The guests arrived tardy, missing the opening ceremony.
  • He apologized for his tardy reply to the invitation.

On this page you'll find 113 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tardy, such as: accelerated, ambling, backward, barreling, behind, behindhand, belated.

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