Unpunctuality: meaning, definitions and examples
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unpunctuality
[ ˌʌnpʌŋktjuˈælɪti ]
in workplace
The habit or quality of not being punctual; the failure to arrive or happen at the scheduled or expected time.
Synonyms
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.
general
The state or quality of lacking punctuality; the characteristic of being late or tardy in meeting appointments, deadlines, etc.
Synonyms
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.