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Definition of unpunctual

unpunctual

/ʌnˈpʌŋktʃuəl/
un · punc · tu · al
Adverb:unpunctually
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unpunctual Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not happening or doing something at the appointed or proper time; habitually or currently late.

Example

"The manager spoke to the unpunctual employee about arriving late to morning meetings."

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• Rhymes for unpunctual

• Nearby Words

unpublicized
unpublishable
unpublished
unpunctual
unpunctuality
unpunctuated
unpunishable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 18th century by adding the negative prefix 'un-' to 'punctual', which derives from Medieval Latin punctualis ('of or relating to a point'), from Latin punctus ('a pricking, a point').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unpunctual. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unpunctual
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