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tardy

 

[ ˈtɑːrdi ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

being late

Tardy is used to describe someone who is consistently late or delayed in arriving or doing something. It can also refer to something that is delayed or behind schedule.

Synonyms

behind schedule, delayed, late

Examples of usage

  • He was often tardy to meetings, which annoyed his colleagues.
  • The tardy delivery of the package caused inconvenience to the recipient.
Context #2 | Noun

student

In a school context, a tardy refers to a student who arrives after the expected or required time. It is often used to track and penalize students for being late to class.

Synonyms

delinquent, latecomer

Examples of usage

  • The teacher marked him as tardy for arriving late to the first period.

Translations

Translations of the word "tardy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atrasado

🇮🇳 देर से

🇩🇪 verspätet

🇮🇩 terlambat

🇺🇦 запізнілий

🇵🇱 spóźniony

🇯🇵 遅刻した

🇫🇷 en retard

🇪🇸 tardío

🇹🇷 gecikmiş

🇰🇷 지각한

🇸🇦 متأخر

🇨🇿 opožděný

🇸🇰 oneskorený

🇨🇳 迟到的

🇸🇮 pozen

🇮🇸 seinn

🇰🇿 кешігіп келген

🇬🇪 გვიან

🇦🇿 gecikmiş

🇲🇽 tardío

Etymology

The word 'tardy' originated from the Old French word 'tardif' meaning slow or late. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe lateness or delay. Over time, 'tardy' has become a common term in schools to refer to students who arrive late to class.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,235, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.