Unpunctuality: meaning, definitions and examples

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unpunctuality

 

[ ˌʌnpʌŋktjuˈælɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in workplace

The habit or quality of not being punctual; the failure to arrive or happen at the scheduled or expected time.

Synonyms

delay, lateness, tardiness

Examples of usage

  • She was fired due to her constant unpunctuality.
  • Unpunctuality can create a negative impression on your colleagues.
  • The team suffered due to the unpunctuality of its members.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The state or quality of lacking punctuality; the characteristic of being late or tardy in meeting appointments, deadlines, etc.

Synonyms

delay, lateness, tardiness

Examples of usage

  • His unpunctuality was a source of frustration for everyone around him.
  • Unpunctuality is not tolerated in this organization.

Translations

Translations of the word "unpunctuality" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impontualidade

🇮🇳 असमयता

🇩🇪 Unpünktlichkeit

🇮🇩 ketidaktepatan waktu

🇺🇦 непунктуальність

🇵🇱 niepunktualność

🇯🇵 時間厳守でないこと

🇫🇷 impunctualité

🇪🇸 impuntualidad

🇹🇷 dakiklik eksikliği

🇰🇷 시간 엄수하지 않음

🇸🇦 عدم الالتزام بالمواعيد

🇨🇿 nepřesnost

🇸🇰 nepresnosť

🇨🇳 不守时

🇸🇮 nepravočasnost

🇮🇸 tímaskekkir

🇰🇿 уақытты сақтамау

🇬🇪 არაპუნქტუალურობა

🇦🇿 vaxtsızlıq

🇲🇽 impuntualidad

Word origin

The word 'unpunctuality' is derived from the adjective 'unpunctual,' which is formed by adding the prefix 'un-' to the word 'punctual.' The term 'punctual' originates from the Latin word 'punctualis,' meaning 'pertaining to a point.' The concept of punctuality has been valued throughout history as a sign of discipline, respect, and reliability. Unpunctuality is often viewed negatively in various contexts, such as work environments, social settings, and personal relationships.

See also: punctiliousness, punctuality, punctually.