Tardy: meaning, definitions and examples
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tardy
[ ˈtɑːrdi ]
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.
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
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
Word origin
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.