untimeous
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of untimeous
Example Sentences
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Rhoda Polly's eyes, unused to untimeous moisture, were at least vague and misty, but that might only be because she was looking into the blue distance towards the Alps of Mont Ventoux.
From A Tatter of Scarlet Adventurous Episodes of the Commune in the Midi 1871 by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)
"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
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
His father, he observed, with a feeling of relief, was absent from home—not a matter of uncommon occurrence, for that worthy man’s avocations often called him out at untimeous hours.
From Deep Down, a Tale of the Cornish Mines by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
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