tardiness — the quality or habit of being late; lateness
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality or habit of being late; lateness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɑːrdinəs/
Korean meaning: 지각하는 습관이나 성질; 늦음
Korean pronunciation: **타**디니스
Example Sentences
- The teacher's tardiness was ironic since she always scolded students for being late.
- Company policy states that excessive tardiness may result in termination.
- My tardiness to the wedding meant I missed the couple's vows and only saw the cake cutting.
tardiness
NOUN//ˈtɑːrdinəs//
the quality or habit of being late; lateness
the quality or habit of being late; lateness
His tardiness couldn't stop his hardiness!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'tardus(느린)'에서 유래된 단어로, 시간의 흐름이 늦어지는 상태를 의미합니다. 중세 프랑스어를 거쳐 영어로 전해졌습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher's tardiness was ironic since she always scolded students for being late.”
“Company policy states that excessive tardiness may result in termination.”
“My tardiness to the wedding meant I missed the couple's vows and only saw the cake cutting.”
“The flight's tardiness caused a domino effect of delayed connections.”
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