belatedness

noun — 2 senses

belatedness

noun

Etymology From belated + -ness.

1

Usually The state or quality of being belated or of being too late.

2

Usually Slowness; backwardness.

Synonyms
lateness, tardity, lentitude, lentor, retardation, sloth

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