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tardy Antonyms

Opposite of tardy

Because the opposite of tardy shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Delaying or delayed beyond the expected or proper time; arriving or occurring late.

Usage Example

"Students who are punctual to class three times in a semester will receive a detention."

Strongest
punctual
early
on time
prompt
timely

• adjective (Context 2)

Moving or acting slowly; sluggish.

Usage Example

"The committee's swift response to the safety audit drew criticism from the board."

Strongest
swift
quick
rapid
speedy

Similar words to tardy

Words similar to tardy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

late
unpunctual
slow
overdue
sluggish
belated
delayed
dilatory
See all synonyms of tardy

• Nearby Words

tara
tardily
tardiness
tardy
tare
target
targetable

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Tardy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/tardy
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