unpunctuality

noun

Pronunciation: ˌʌnpʌŋktʃuˈæləti

Definition

The habit or state of arriving late or failing to adhere to a scheduled time.

Examples

• Her chronic unpunctuality made it difficult for the team to rely on her for early morning presentations.

• The professor expressed his frustration with the students' unpunctuality during the final exam period.

• Frequent unpunctuality can often be perceived as a sign of disrespect for other people's time.

Synonyms of unpunctuality

Words with a similar meaning to unpunctuality:

• lateness
• tardiness
• belatedness

Antonyms of unpunctuality

Words with the opposite meaning to unpunctuality:

• punctuality

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