Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The state or character of being unpunctual.
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- noun Not being
punctual ;lateness .
Etymologies
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Examples
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They are internationally-known for their tardiness, and in fact, Ecuador tried a campaign to eradicate "unpunctuality" but it flopped.
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'unpunctuality' can ruin, and to which the guardian 'angel' brings as crowning qualification the knack of poking the fire adroitly -- of this -- what can one say but that -- no, best hold one's tongue and read the 'Lyrical Ballads' with finger in ear.
The Letters of Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Barrett, Vol. 1 (of 2) 1845-1846 Robert Browning 1850
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All this, and the rest of the serene and happy inspired daily life which a piece of 'unpunctuality' can ruin, and to which the guardian 'angel' brings as crowning qualification the knack of poking the fire adroitly ” of this ” what can one say but that ” no, best hold one's tongue and read the 'Lyrical Ballads' with finger in ear.
The Letters of Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Barrett Browning, Robert, 1812-1889 1898
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Requests for an exception denied, stealing my father's library card might have been an effective expedient, that is, had I not suffered from the twin faults of being prone to carelessness and chronic unpunctuality.
Michael Henry Adams: Reading Amanda: One Black Man's Burden 2009
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In each case, we might be tempted to make unnecessary reifications, taking ˜unpunctuality™ and ˜the thought of going to hospital™ as referring to objects.
Analysis Beaney, Michael 2009
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In spite of everything I've said, I must admit that unpunctuality has its risks.
Mexican Punctuality 2006
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But above all, something truly positive to show about unpunctuality.
Mexican Punctuality 2006
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In spite of everything I've said, I must admit that unpunctuality has its risks.
Mexican Punctuality 2006
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If pressed to give an example -- and gallantry becomes my enemy here -- I do recall how, in the case of someone very dear to me, a certain unpunctuality and forgetfulness seemed to be a vital part of her carefree charm.
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But above all, something truly positive to show about unpunctuality.
Mexican Punctuality 2006
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