Word: tardier
Late; overdue or delayed. Example: He yawned, then raised a tardy hand over his mouth.
Moving with a slow pace or motion; not swift.
Ineffectual; slow-witted, slow to act, or dull. Example: His tardy performance bordered on incompetence.
Unwary; unready (especially in the phrase take (someone) tardy).
Criminal; guilty.
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