They are internationally-known for their tardiness, and in fact, Ecuador tried a campaign to eradicate "unpunctuality" but it flopped. ❋ Unknown (2009)
'unpunctuality' can ruin, and to which the guardian 'angel' brings as crowning qualification the knack of poking the fire adroitly -- of this -- what can one say but that -- no, best hold one's tongue and read the 'Lyrical Ballads' with finger in ear. ❋ Robert Browning (1850)
All this, and the rest of the serene and happy inspired daily life which a piece of 'unpunctuality' can ruin, and to which the guardian 'angel' brings as crowning qualification the knack of poking the fire adroitly ” of this ” what can one say but that ” no, best hold one's tongue and read the 'Lyrical Ballads' with finger in ear. ❋ Browning, Robert, 1812-1889 (1898)
Requests for an exception denied, stealing my father's library card might have been an effective expedient, that is, had I not suffered from the twin faults of being prone to carelessness and chronic unpunctuality. ❋ Unknown (2009)
In each case, we might be tempted to make unnecessary reifications, taking ˜unpunctuality™ and ˜the thought of going to hospital™ as referring to objects. ❋ Beaney, Michael (2009)
In spite of everything I've said, I must admit that unpunctuality has its risks. ❋ Unknown (2006)
But above all, something truly positive to show about unpunctuality. ❋ Unknown (2006)
If pressed to give an example -- and gallantry becomes my enemy here -- I do recall how, in the case of someone very dear to me, a certain unpunctuality and forgetfulness seemed to be a vital part of her carefree charm. ❋ Unknown (2008)
Washington in view of the increasing unpunctuality in the collection of the Federal revenue, but the President checked her, evidently considering these domestic matters a reflection upon the solvency of the nation. ❋ Herbert George (2006)
Hester did it again now, and Mrs. Gresley, already irritated by her unpunctuality, tried to look away so as not to see her and prayed for patience. ❋ Unknown (2004)
Next to the advent of “national ships” (a euphemism for men-of-war), the arrivals and departures of the New Zealand mail-steamers constitute the great excitement of Honolulu, and the failures, mishaps, and wonderful unpunctuality of this Webb line are highly stimulating in a region where “nothing happens.” ❋ Isabella Lucy (2004)
I do think unpunctuality is a vile habit, and all my life I have tried to break myself of it. ‘have never been able,’ said Dr. Welldon to me some years later, ‘to understand the point of view of persons who make a practice of being ten minutes late for each of a series of appointments throughout the day.’ ❋ WINSTON CHURCHILL (2003)
I had said last thing the night before, being already disturbed, that her famous reputation for unpunctuality somewhat belied the strict professionalism that I seemed to discern in the technique supporting her dazzling spontaneity. ❋ Yona Zeldis McDonough (2002)
Can't say I was entirely proud of it though - I mean, the article was practically bashing men left and right about their unpunctuality. ❋ Natinski (2002)
"You'd better be punctual, Dave, the tai-pan's uncomfortably ornery at unpunctuality." ❋ Clavell, James (1981)
Where is [Sarah]? She's always late. She is the [epitome] of [unpunctual] ❋ MahALOHAwaii (2013)
