Tardily
adverb
Doing something after the expected or usual time.
He tardily apologized for his mistake
Often appears as...
- arrive tardily
- respond tardily
adverb
Doing something after the expected or usual time.
He tardily apologized for his mistake
Often appears as...
- arrive tardily
- respond tardily
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Time Sensitivity
Use 'tardily' to indicate a lack of promptness that may cause inconvenience or annoyance.
He was warned that arriving tardily would result in a docked paycheck.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Implication
'Tardily' often carries a negative tone, suggesting irresponsibility or disrespect.
The project was completed tardily, which frustrated the team.
Pro Tip 3/3Rare Usage
The word 'tardily' is not commonly used; 'late' is more frequent in everyday conversation.
She noticed his habit of arriving tardily to meetings.
Pro Tip 1/3Time Sensitivity
Use 'tardily' to indicate a lack of promptness that may cause inconvenience or annoyance.
He was warned that arriving tardily would result in a docked paycheck.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Implication
'Tardily' often carries a negative tone, suggesting irresponsibility or disrespect.
The project was completed tardily, which frustrated the team.
Pro Tip 3/3Rare Usage
The word 'tardily' is not commonly used; 'late' is more frequent in everyday conversation.
She noticed his habit of arriving tardily to meetings.
Pro Tip 1/3Time Sensitivity
Use 'tardily' to indicate a lack of promptness that may cause inconvenience or annoyance.
He was warned that arriving tardily would result in a docked paycheck.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Implication
'Tardily' often carries a negative tone, suggesting irresponsibility or disrespect.
The project was completed tardily, which frustrated the team.
Pro Tip 3/3Rare Usage
The word 'tardily' is not commonly used; 'late' is more frequent in everyday conversation.
She noticed his habit of arriving tardily to meetings.
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Quote examples
Saint Ignatius
Spanish Saint
It is certain that, because the negligent do not struggle against self, they never achieve peace of soul or do so tardily, and never possess any virtue in its fullness, while the energetic and industrious make notable advances on both fronts.
Quote examples
Saint Ignatius
Spanish Saint
It is certain that, because the negligent do not struggle against self, they never achieve peace of soul or do so tardily, and never possess any virtue in its fullness, while the energetic and industrious make notable advances on both fronts.
Example 1 of 1
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