Tardy — synonyms, definition

1. tardy (o)

behindhand dragging slow

2. tardy (a)

backward behind behindhand belated censurable culpable delayed delinquent derelict dilatory dragging languid late lax overdue remiss slack slothful slow sluggish

3. tardy (Adjective)

tardy (Adjective) — After the expected or usual time; delayed. ex. "tardy children are sent to the principal" ex. "always tardy in making dental appointments"