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tardy
adjective
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How to pronounce tardy:

Definition of tardy:

tardy (adjective):
moving slowly sluggish
after the expected or usual time; delayed.
occurring later than it is expected to or than it should

Synonyms for tardy:

leisurelydawdlinglanguidlatedraggingpokeysluggishoverdueunhurriedcreeping
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Antonyms for tardy:

punctualforwardaheadpaidinopportunebeforehandearlytimelyreadyprompt
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