belatedness

/bɪˈleɪtɪdnəs/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being late or delayed.
    • The project's belatedness caused frustration among the team members.
    • She apologized for the belatedness of her reply to the invitation.
    • The belatedness of his apology made it less meaningful.
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