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tardily

 

[ ˈtɑːrdaɪli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used in a sentence

Moving or progressing slowly; delayed or late in action. Characterized by being behind the expected schedule or time.

Synonyms

behind schedule, delayed, late, slowly.

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Word Description / Examples
tardily

Used in formal or literary contexts to describe something done in a slow or delayed manner.

  • The project progressed tardily due to lack of resources.
  • She responded tardily to the invitation.
slowly

Describes the pace at which something is done, indicating a lack of speed. It can be used literally or metaphorically.

  • The turtle moves slowly.
  • She slowly realized the truth.
late

Used in everyday conversations to describe someone or something not on time. It may have a negative connotation depending on the context.

  • He arrived late to the party.
  • Please don't be late for the meeting.
delayed

Often used to describe something that has been postponed or interrupted, especially in travel, communication, or project timelines.

  • The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
  • Our meeting has been delayed by an hour.
behind schedule

Commonly used in professional or planning settings to indicate that something is not progressing according to the planned timeline.

  • The construction is behind schedule.
  • Our team is working hard to catch up since we're behind schedule.

Examples of usage

  • She arrived tardily to the meeting.
  • The project was completed tardily due to unforeseen delays.
  • He always pays his bills tardily, resulting in late fees.

Translations

Translations of the word "tardily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tardiamente

🇮🇳 धीरे

🇩🇪 spät

🇮🇩 dengan lambat

🇺🇦 повільно

🇵🇱 powoli

🇯🇵 遅れて

🇫🇷 lentement

🇪🇸 tardíamente

🇹🇷 gecikmiş olarak

🇰🇷 느리게

🇸🇦 ببطء

🇨🇿 pomalu

🇸🇰 pomaly

🇨🇳 慢慢地

🇸🇮 počasi

🇮🇸 seint

🇰🇿 баяу

🇬🇪 ნელა

🇦🇿 gecikmiş şəkildə

🇲🇽 tardíamente

Etymology

The word 'tardily' originated from the Middle English word 'tardif' which means 'slow' or 'late'. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century. Over time, 'tardily' has evolved to be commonly used to describe actions or progress that are slow or delayed.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,890 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.