Difference between Unpunctual and Tardy

What is the difference between Unpunctual and Tardy?

Unpunctual as an adjective is not punctual. while Tardy as an adjective is late; overdue or delayed.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Not punctual.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Late; overdue or delayed.ineffectual; slow witted, slow to act, or dullard

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A piece of paper given to students who are late to class.

We hope you now know whether to use Unpunctual or Tardy in your sentence.