lateness

Noun

The quality or state of being late; the act of arriving or occurring after the expected time.

ریشه

From the Middle English word 'latenesse', meaning 'tardiness'.

مثال

• Her constant lateness to meetings was starting to affect her reputation.
• The lateness of the train caused him to miss his appointment.
• I apologize for my lateness; there was heavy traffic on the way.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Constant lateness Apologize for lateness Cause lateness The lateness of the hour