lateness

The word “lateness” has 2 syllables: late-ness

It's pronounced as /ˈleɪtnəs/

What is synonym and antonym for lateness?

In the thesaurus, “lateness” has 11 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for lateness along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for lateness

backwardness
belatedness
delay
delinquency
dilatoriness
prolongation
protraction
retardation
slowness
sluggishness
tardiness

Antonyms for lateness

anticipation
earliness
prematureness
prematurity
promptitude
promptness
punctuality

Meanings of lateness

noun
1. The property of being late.

Example Sentences

Her lateness to the meeting caused some frustration among her colleagues.
The teacher explained that repeated lateness could affect the students' grades.
We need to address the issue of lateness in our team to improve overall efficiency.
His lateness in submitting the report resulted in a delay for the entire project.
The lateness of the train forced many commuters to seek alternative transportation options.

On this page you'll find 18 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lateness, such as: anticipation, backwardness, belatedness, delay, delinquency, dilatoriness, earliness.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.