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tardier

The correct spelling is tardier.

How to pronounce tardier

adjective

Say it like: Tar-dee-r

The correct spelling is tardier. Late; overdue or delayed. For example: "He yawned, then raised a tardy hand over his mouth."

Usage Examples

He yawned, then raised a tardy hand over his mouth.

His tardy performance bordered on incompetence.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Late; overdue or delayed.
  2. 2.Moving with a slow pace or motion; not swift.
  3. 3.Ineffectual; slow-witted, slow to act, or dull.
  4. 4.Unwary; unready (especially in the phrase take (someone) tardy).
  5. 5.Criminal; guilty.

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