What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unpunctuality
Example
His unpunctuality was starting to become a problem for the team. [unpunctuality: noun]
Example
She was known for her unpunctuality and often arrived late to meetings. [unpunctuality: noun]
tardiness
Example
Her tardiness was causing frustration among her colleagues. [tardiness: noun]
Example
He was reprimanded for his tardiness in submitting the report. [tardiness: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Tardiness is more commonly used than unpunctuality in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between unpunctuality and tardiness?
Tardiness is more commonly used in formal contexts, while unpunctuality is more informal.
