Meaning of untimely in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    untimely

    Definitions

    1. badly timed

    Examples

    • « an ill-timed intervention »
    • « you think my intrusion unseasonable »
    • « an untimely remark »
    • « it was the wrong moment for a joke »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. uncommonly early or before the expected time

    Examples

    • « illness led to his premature death »
    • « alcohol brought him to an untimely end »

    Synonyms

  3. Adverb

    untimely

    Definitions

    1. too soon

    Examples

    • « in a premature manner »
    • « I spoke prematurely »

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