lateness

[US]/'leitnis/
[UK]/ˈletnɪs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. tardiness, being late

Phrases & Collocations

chronic lateness

habitual lateness

constant lateness

frequent lateness

persistent lateness

Example Sentences

The lateness of the ship was due to the storm.

noted the lateness of their arrival.

Lateness and carelessness are subjects for complaint.

Even one minute’s lateness would earn a stern rebuke.

He only offered a partial explanation for his lateness.

The inference I’ve drawn from his lateness is he overslept.

What did he say in explanation of his lateness?

No point credit will be given for unexcused lateness exceeding 5 days.

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