Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tardy
Adjective
/ˈtɑːr.di/
Definition
Delayed or slow to act; arriving or occurring later than expected.
Examples
- She was tardy to the meeting due to heavy traffic.
- The student received a warning for being tardy to class repeatedly.
- His tardy responses in the group project caused frustration among his teammates.
Meaning
The term ‘tardy’ is used to describe someone who is late or something that is behind schedule.
Synonyms
- Late
- Delayed
- Behind
- Slow
- Overdue
