What is another word for tardiest?

Pronunciation: [tˈɑːdɪəst] (IPA)

"Tardiest" is an adjective that refers to someone or something that is late or slow in arriving or completing a task. Synonyms for this word include "slowest", "latest", "behind schedule", "delayed", "procrastinating", "sluggish", "leisurely", "dilatory", "belated", "deferred" and "lagging". While these words all have similar meanings, some may be more appropriate than others depending on the context. For example, "belated" is often used in reference to a missed or delayed deadline, while "sluggish" may be more appropriate when referring to a slow-moving individual or group. In any case, these synonyms can be useful for expressing various shades of meaning related to tardiness.

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What are the hypernyms for Tardiest?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Tardiest

Perfected reason is truly the tardiest of human endowments, but it can never be perfected at all unless the process be begun, and, within limits, the sooner the beginning is made, the earlier will be the ripening.
"Rousseau Volumes I. and II."
John Morley
Those who run and keep together have to run at the pace of the tardiest.
"Essays"
Alice Meynell
They agree with him, and separate, even the tardiest guest having disappeared by this time, with a last assurance of how intensely they have enjoyed their evening; though when they reach their chambers a few of them give way to such despair and disappointment as rather gives the lie to their expressions of pleasure.
"Molly Bawn"
Margaret Wolfe Hamilton

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