Lateness and Sluggishness

Lateness

Lateness noun - The quality or state of being late.
Usage example: we were unable to get into the movie due to our lateness in arriving
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Synonyms for Lateness

Sluggishness and lateness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sluggishness" instead a noun "Lateness".

Nearby Words: late, latency, lately

Sluggishness

Sluggishness noun - The pace of things that move relatively slowly.
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Synonyms for Sluggishness

Lateness and sluggishness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lateness" instead a noun "Sluggishness".

Nearby Words: sluggish, sluggishly
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