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

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relating to space or the position, area, and size of things
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Having a strong, unpleasantly sharp taste or smell.
Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.

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