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tardiest

 

[ ˈtɑːrdiəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

time management

Tardiest is the superlative form of tardy, which means being late or delayed. It describes someone or something that is the most late compared to others. For instance, if a student consistently arrives late to class, they might be described as the tardiest among their peers. The term can also apply to events that happen later than scheduled. Generally, it conveys a negative connotation, as punctuality is often valued in various settings.

Synonyms

latest, most behind, most delayed

Examples of usage

  • She was the tardiest in the group during the meeting.
  • The tardiest bus arrived 30 minutes late.
  • He always submits the tardiest assignments in class.

Translations

Translations of the word "tardiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais tardio

🇮🇳 सबसे देर से

🇩🇪 am spätesten

🇮🇩 paling lambat

🇺🇦 найпізніший

🇵🇱 najpóźniejszy

🇯🇵 最も遅い

🇫🇷 le plus tardif

🇪🇸 el más tardío

🇹🇷 en geç

🇰🇷 가장 늦은

🇸🇦 الأكثر تأخرا

🇨🇿 nejpozději

🇸🇰 najneskôr

🇨🇳 最迟的

🇸🇮 najpoznejši

🇮🇸 seintast

🇰🇿 ең кеш

🇬🇪 ყველაზე გვიანი

🇦🇿 ən gec

🇲🇽 el más tardío

Etymology

The word 'tardy' comes from the Latin word 'tardus', which means 'slow, sluggish, or late'. Its original usage in English dates back to the early 17th century. The superlative form 'tardiest' emerged later, taking its place in the language to describe an extreme degree of lateness. Over time, the term has been used across various contexts, especially in education and formal settings, to emphasize the importance of punctuality. The growing emphasis on time management in modern society has kept the term relevant, highlighting the negative consequences of being tardy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,130, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.