Untimely

adjective
/ʌnˈtaɪmli/

Meaning

happening at an inappropriate or inconvenient time; premature
Happening or done at an unsuitable or premature time.

Example Sentences

His untimely death at the age of thirty shocked everyone.

His untimely death shocked the entire community.

Synonyms

premature, early, inappropriate, inopportune, ill-timed, inconvenient
Entry 1
premature, early, inappropriate, inopportune
Entry 2
premature, early, inopportune, ill-timed, inconvenient

Antonyms

timely, appropriate, opportune, well-timed, suitable
Entry 1
timely, appropriate, opportune, well-timed
Entry 2
timely, appropriate, suitable

Collocations

untimely death, untimely end, untimely demise, untimely remark, untimely interruption
Entry 1
untimely death, untimely end, untimely demise
Entry 2
untimely death, untimely end, untimely remark, untimely interruption

Related Vocabularies

responsible for your decisions or actions and expected to explain them when you are asked
showing willingness to take bold risks; daring
Relating to the environment and the relationship of living things to it and to each other.
Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; completely trustworthy.
Extremely anxious, hurried, or out of control due to fear or excitement.
Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.

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