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tardy

UK
/ˈtɑːdi/
US
/ˈtɑrdi/
tardyadjective
tardier
Comp.
tardiest
Super.
UK
/ˈtɑːdi/
US
/ˈtɑrdi/
Translations
The tardy student missed the first part of the lecture.
L'élève tardif a manqué la première partie du cours.
Additional translations
lentPour l'idée de lenteur dans la réaction ou l'action.
retardataireSurtout pour une personne qui arrive après l'heure prévue.
Definitions
Delayed beyond the expected or proper time; late.
The tardy student missed the first part of the lecture.
Slow in action or response; sluggish.
His tardy reaction to the emergency was concerning.
Synonyms
delayed
unpunctual
behind schedule
overdue
late
Antonyms
on time
punctual
tardynoun
tardies
pl
UK
/ˈtɑːdi/
US
/ˈtɑrdi/
Informal U.S. educational usage: an instance or record of lateness
Translations
retardSurtout dans le contexte scolaire.
If you accumulate three tardies in one month, you will receive a detention.
Si vous accumulez trois retards en un mois, vous recevrez une retenue.
Definitions
An instance or recorded occurrence of being late, especially to school or class.
If you accumulate three tardies in one month, you will receive a detention.
Synonyms
procrastinator
slowpoke
dawdler
laggard
straggler
late arrival
latecomer
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