lateness
nounUK /ˈleɪtnəs/
US /ˈleɪtnəs/
The fact of being late or arriving after the expected time.
The teacher was annoyed by his lateness to class.
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2. The state of happening or developing later than usual.
The lateness of the harvest worried the farmers.
3. The quality of occurring at an advanced time of day or night.
The lateness of the hour made everyone sleepy.
4. The condition of being delayed or behind schedule.
The lateness of the train caused many missed connections.