untimeous
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of untimeous
Example Sentences
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Were it not for exposing myself at this untimeous hour, I would raise the town, and pull it down at the head of the people.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 5 by Various
"What is the meaning o' this, sirs?" said Robin Paterson, his voice half-choked with agitation; "what has my son done, that ye choose sic an untimeous hour to bring a warrant against him?"
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX by Leighton, Alexander
It was repeated thrice ere Emmanuel Saddleton had presence of mind sufficient to inquire who sought admittance at that untimeous hour.
From Half-Hours with Great Story-Tellers by Various
You are aye preaching, Willie, and whiles it is very untimeous.
From Winter Evening Tales by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston
A sickly pallor had overspread Slyne's rigid features as he heard the title by which Herries had addressed that untimeous intruder.
From The White Blackbird by Douglas, Hudson
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