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untimely Definition

un·timely (un tīm)

adjective

  1. coming, said, done, etc. before the usual or expected time; premature to come to an untimely end
  2. coming, said, done, etc. at the wrong time; poorly timed; inopportune

adverb

  1. prematurely
  2. inopportunely

  • untinged
  • untipped
  • untired
  • untiring

untimely Related Forms

un·time·li·ness noun

untimely Synonyms

untimely

modif.

unseasonable, awkward, ill-timed, mistimed, inauspicious, badly timed, too early, abortive, too late, unpromising, ill-chosen, improper, unseemly, inappropriate, wrong, unfit, disagreeable, unsuited to the occasion, mistimed, intrusive, badly calculated, inopportune, out-of-date, malapropos, premature, early, previous*, unpunctual, unpropitious, unlucky*, unfavorable*, unfortunate*, inexpedient*, anachronistic.

Antonyms early*, timely*, seasonable.

untimely Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • demise: Finally Finally, just to allay any worries you may have over the untimely demise of Britney, she isn't dead.
  • death: His untimely death saddened all who had the pleasure of being taught by him.
  • passing: His untimely passing at the age of 60 made front page news.
  • fate: He was Regent of Scotland from the death of King Robert, the Bruce, to the date of his untimely fate.
  • departure: The RIB's untimely departure would have stirred memories for Nelson.
  • end: He came to an untimely end April 19th 1850 For many years we were not sure of the identity of " Boxer " .

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