Tardy
WordNet
adjective
(1) 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"
WiktionaryText
Etymology
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Adjective
- Late; overdue or delayed.
- He yawned, then raised a tardy hand over his mouth.
- ineffectual; slow witted, slow to act, or dullard
- His tardy performance bordered on incompetence.
Usage notes
- There is a suggestion of habitual lateness about the use of the word tardy.
- Somewhat dated.
Noun
- A piece of paper given to students who are late to class.
- The teacher gave her a tardy because she did not come into the classroom until after the bell.