Synonyms of lateness
4 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for lateness is tardiness. Other synonyms of lateness are belatedness and tardity. The opposite of lateness is punctuality.
Synonyms and similar words for lateness
nounThe state of being late.
- belatednessThe state or quality of being belated or of being too late.
- tardinessThe state or quality of being tardy.
- behindhandnessThe quality of being behindhand.
- tarditySlowness; tardiness.
Opposite of lateness
nounMore antonyms
- earlinessThe condition of being early.
- punctualityThe state of being punctual.
Meaning of lateness
- noun The state of being late.
lateness in other languages
Questions about synonyms of lateness
- What is another word for lateness?
- Lateness has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as tardiness, belatedness and tardity.
- What is the opposite of lateness?
- The opposite of lateness is punctuality.
- What does lateness mean?
- Lateness means the state of being late.
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