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Definition of unpunctuality

unpunctuality

/ˌʌn.pʌŋk.tʃuˈæl.ə.ti/
un · punc · tu · al · i · ty
Adverb:unpunctually
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Plural:unpunctualities
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Adjective:unpunctual
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unpunctuality Lexical Profile

unpunctuality Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality, habit, or state of not being on time or failing to act at the appointed hour.

Example

"Chronic unpunctuality can severely damage an employee's reputation in a professional environment."

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• Rhymes for unpunctuality

• Nearby Words

unpublishable
unpublished
unpunctual
unpunctuality
unpunctuated
unpunishable
unpunished

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the negative prefix 'un-' and 'punctuality', which ultimately derives from the Medieval Latin 'punctualis' (to the point), from the Latin 'punctum' (a point).

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