All lateness synonyms

noun lateness

• prolongation — the act of prolonging: the prolongation of a line.
• backwardness — toward the back or rear.
• tardiness — late; behind time; not on time: How tardy were you today?
• delay — If you delay doing something, you do not do it immediately or at the planned or expected time, but you leave it until later.
• protraction — the act of protracting; prolongation; extension.
• slowness — moving or proceeding with little or less than usual speed or velocity: a slow train.
• retardation — the act of retarding or state of being retarded.
• unpunctuality — the quality or state of being punctual.
• deferment — Deferment means arranging for something to happen at a later date.
• postponement — to put off to a later time; defer: He has postponed his departure until tomorrow.
• belatedness — coming or being after the customary, useful, or expected time: belated birthday greetings.