arriving or happening after the expected or usual time
example
The student was tardy to class and missed the important instructions.
synonyms
lateoverduedelayed
word origin — Late Middle English, from Latin tardivus meaning 'slow, late'
tardy, visceral, pallid, grievous, baleful: meanings and examples
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tardy · adjective/ˈtɑr.di/
arriving or happening after the expected or usual time
The student was tardy to class and missed the important instructions.
Synonyms: late, overdue, delayed
Origin: Late Middle English, from Latin tardivus meaning 'slow, late'
visceral · adjective/ˈvɪs.ɚ.əl/
relating to deep inward feelings rather than to intellect
The movie gave me a visceral reaction, making me feel deep sadness for the character.
Synonyms: instinctive, gut, emotional
Origin: from Latin 'viscera', meaning 'internal organs'
pallid · adjective/ˈpæl.əd/
lacking color or vitality
After being sick for a week, her face looked very pallid and lacked color.
Synonyms: pale, wan, colorless
Origin: from Latin 'pallidus', which means 'pale' or 'faded'
grievous · adjective/ˈɡriː.vəs/
causing great sorrow or pain
The family felt a grievous loss when their pet passed away.
Synonyms: serious, severe, terrible
Origin: The word 'grievous' comes from the Old French 'grievous', which is derived from the Latin 'grievosus', meaning 'heavy or serious'.
baleful · adjective/ˈbeɪl.fəl/
threatening harm or evil
The baleful glare from the dark clouds made everyone feel uneasy.
Synonyms: harmful, menacing, sinister
Origin: Old English 'bealof', meaning 'evil' or 'harmful'