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Tardy

🔄 Synonyms of "Tardy"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
latenoun	Near the end of a period of time.
belated	Later in relation to the proper time something should have happened.
unpunctual	Not punctual.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
belated	Later in relation to the proper time something should have happened.
late	Near the end of a period of time.
unpunctual	Not punctual.
overdue	Late; especially, past a deadline or too late to fulfill a need.
slow	Taking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed.
delayed	Happening later than is usual, expected, or desired.
retarded	(colloquial, derogatory, offensive) Extremely stupid; obtuse
delaynoun	(transitive) To put off until a later time; to defer.
loiterernoun	One who loiters, one who lingers or hangs around.
sluggish	Slow; having little motion.
untimely	At an inopportune time.
afternoonnoun	The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.
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latedverb	(obsolete) Belated; too late; also, overtaken by night; delayed.
dilatory	Intentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or adjourn decision.
laggardly	Slow in manner; taking more time than is necessary; lagging behind.
late-blooming	Being a late bloomer; attaining maturity or success comparatively late in life.
lentitudinous	slow; sluggish
lateened	(nautical) Having lateen sails.
laggynoun	(computing, Internet, video games, informal) Tending to lag, or respond slowly because of network latency.