lateness, n.Definitions

Lateness is rarely suggestive of the good — good is never late.

Lateness is punished — the late comer is ill lodged.

Lateness is a concept not applicable to women — it's never too late for a woman to keep an appointment.

Lateness is never great, but there is an immeasurable distance between late and too late.

Lateness is often either adrenaline-driven or ego-driven. Some are drawn to the adrenaline rush of that last-minute sprint to the finish line. Others receive an ego boost from over-scheduling and filling each moment with an activity.