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Tardily

usgb/ˈtɑːrdɪli/Volume
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Use 'tardily' to indicate a lack of promptness that may cause inconvenience or annoyance. SlideHe was warned that arriving tardily would result in a docked paycheck.
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'Tardily' often carries a negative tone, suggesting irresponsibility or disrespect. SlideThe project was completed tardily, which frustrated the team.
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Rare UsagePlay
The word 'tardily' is not commonly used; 'late' is more frequent in everyday conversation. SlideShe noticed his habit of arriving tardily to meetings.