unseasonable
Americanadjective
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not seasonable; being out of season; unseasonal.
unseasonable weather.
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not befitting the occasion; untimely; ill-timed; inopportune; inappropriate.
Their visits were usually unseasonable.
adjective
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(esp of the weather) inappropriate for the season
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untimely; inopportune
Other Word Forms
- unseasonableness noun
- unseasonably adverb
Etymology
Origin of unseasonable
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; un- 1, seasonable
Example Sentences
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Some of these factors, such as unseasonable weather, are transitory, while others — like inflationary pressures, uncertain trade dynamics and an “ever-changing” geopolitical environment — may be long-lasting, the CEO noted.
From MarketWatch
Southern California could see some unseasonable rain and thunderstorms this week thanks to a hurricane moving north along the Mexican coast, according to the National Weather Service.
From Los Angeles Times
The Met Office has warned that a further period of unseasonable wet and windy weather is expected on Thursday for those in north-western parts of the UK.
From BBC
This marks a return to conditions more typical for mid-July after a stretch of unseasonable heat.
From BBC
An unseasonable series of thunderstorms was sweeping across Southern California on Tuesday, bringing with them the potential for fire-starting lightning strikes in areas with limited rainfall.
From Los Angeles Times
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