Definitions
- Referring to the state of being late or delayed. - Describing a situation where someone arrives after the expected or agreed-upon time. - Talking about a general tendency to arrive later than expected or desired.
- Referring to the habit or tendency of being late or delayed. - Describing a situation where someone habitually arrives after the expected or agreed-upon time. - Talking about a repeated pattern of arriving late or failing to meet deadlines.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to being late or delayed.
- 2Both words can describe a situation where someone arrives after the expected time.
- 3Both words can be used to talk about a general tendency to arrive late.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Lateness is more commonly used in everyday language, while tardiness is more formal and often used in professional or academic settings.
- 2Frequency: Tardiness implies a habitual or repeated pattern of being late, while lateness can refer to a one-time occurrence.
- 3Connotation: Tardiness has a negative connotation, implying a lack of responsibility or respect for others' time, while lateness is more neutral.
- 4Scope: Tardiness can refer to being late for appointments, meetings, or deadlines, while lateness can also refer to delayed transportation or events.
Remember this!
Lateness and tardiness both refer to being late or delayed, but tardiness implies a habitual pattern of being late and is more formal and negative in connotation. Lateness, on the other hand, is more neutral and can refer to a one-time occurrence or delayed transportation or events.
