Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Practice Test

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Tardy is the opposite of which word?

Punctual
Rigorous
Conscientious
Meticulous

The correct answer is: Punctual

The word "tardy" refers to being late or delayed, particularly in terms of arriving somewhere after the expected time. The opposite of being tardy is to be punctual, which means to arrive on time or conform to a predetermined schedule. Punctuality conveys reliability and respect for time, highlighting a person's ability to be on time consistently. While rigorous, conscientious, and meticulous suggest qualities related to attention to detail, diligence, and thoroughness, they do not specifically address the concept of timing as directly as "punctual." Therefore, they do not serve as antonyms to "tardy" in the context of punctuality. This makes "punctual" the ideal opposite to "tardy."