unpunctual

/'ʌn'pʌɳktjuəl/

Thân thiện

He is often unpunctual for morning meetings.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not punctual; after the appointed time: Describes a person, action, or event that does not occur at the scheduled or expected time; characterized by lateness.

Usage

The word "unpunctual" is used to describe someone who is habitually late or an event that does not start or occur on time. It is the direct opposite of "punctual." It is a formal adjective.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • He is often unpunctual for our meetings, which is very frustrating.
  • The train service on this line is notoriously unpunctual.
  • Her unpunctual arrival disrupted the entire schedule.

Advanced Usage

• "to be unpunctual": This is the standard construction to describe a state of lateness.
  • It is considered unprofessional to be unpunctual for a job interview.

Variants and Related Words

• Unpunctuality (noun): The quality or habit of being unpunctual.
  • His constant unpunctuality led to a formal warning from his manager.

Synonyms

• Tardy: Delayed beyond the expected or proper time.
• Late: Occurring or arriving after the scheduled time.
• Behind schedule: Not completed or arrived by the planned time.

Antonyms

• Punctual: Happening or doing something at the agreed or proper time.
• On time: At the scheduled or expected time.
• Prompt: Done without delay; immediate.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not punctual; after the appointed time