untimely
not timely; not occurring at a suitable time or season; ill-timed or inopportune: An untimely downpour stopped the game.
happening too soon or too early; premature: his untimely demise.
Origin of untimely
1Other words for untimely
Other words from untimely
- un·time·li·ness, noun
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How to use untimely in a sentence
Any of the four could take home the award with a strong second half, though all run the risk of someone else’s untimely injury thrusting them back into the starting lineup.
Halfway Through The WNBA Season, Who’s Leading The Awards Race? | Howard Megdal | August 10, 2021 | FiveThirtyEightOn average, the detainees were just 42 years old when they died, leading the researchers to conclude that the health care decisions made by detention center staff could have contributed to their untimely deaths.
Few immigrants in detention have been vaccinated. That needs to change. | Nicole Narea | July 14, 2021 | VoxSeason one explores the life and untimely death of legendary music executive Chris Lighty, while season two looks at the celebrated career of rapper Uncle Luke as he fought against censorship.
Between that and their untimely hitting, the Twins have easily been the worst clutch team in baseball — as much worse than No.
The Most Disappointing Teams In MLB So Far | Neil Paine (neil.paine@fivethirtyeight.com) | May 20, 2021 | FiveThirtyEightI’m not alone here, and I can’t, under any circumstances, let the other occupant know where I am, lest I meet an untimely end.
I Finished Half-Life: Alyx in 12 Hours and Can't Stop Thinking About It | Matthew Gault | March 23, 2020 | Time
“All members of the Court and the public announce the untimely death of Lucia Aielli,” the announcement said.
Days of Mafia Mayhem Are Wracking Italy Once Again | Barbie Latza Nadeau | November 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe saves the helpless from burning buildings and puppies from untimely deaths.
The Ugly Truth About Cory Booker, New Jersey’s Golden Boy | Olivia Nuzzi | October 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFor stories, for life, and the amazing meals we shared before his untimely death.
This whole thing resembles, in a way, the rise and untimely fall of Kurt Cobain.
Addiction & Fame: How Flappy Bird is the App Store’s Grunge Moment | Leigh Alexander | February 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhoever sold Hoffman this brand of narcotic aided in his untimely death.
Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Deadly ‘Ace of Spades' Heroin | Marlow Stern | February 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn Tayabas the officiousness of the Governor almost brought him to an untimely end.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanYou may be overheard, and give pain or cause annoyance by your untimely conversation.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence HartleyTopping must not be delayed after the blossoming, in order that all danger from an untimely frost may be avoided.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce | E. R. Billings.As a snail which melteth, let every one of them pass away, like the untimely birth of a woman, that they may not see the sun.
A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 1 (of 10) | Franois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)He had been more to me than any of my other companions, and deeply I sorrowed over his untimely fate.
Confessions of a Thug | Philip Meadows Taylor
British Dictionary definitions for untimely
/ (ʌnˈtaɪmlɪ) /
occurring before the expected, normal, or proper time: an untimely death
inappropriate to the occasion, time, or season: his joking at the funeral was most untimely
prematurely or inopportunely
Derived forms of untimely
- untimeliness, noun
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Other Idioms and Phrases with untimely
see come to an (untimely) end.
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