tardy
/ˈtɑɹdi/ adjective C2- Late; overdue or delayed. · He yawned, then raised a tardy hand over his mouth.
- Moving with a slow pace or motion; not swift.
- Ineffectual; slow-witted, slow to act, or dull. · His tardy performance bordered on incompetence.
Comparative tardier · Superlative tardiest
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