Untimely
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʌnˈtaɪmli/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Untimely is an adjective meaning At an inopportune time.
Meaning
At an inopportune time.
More Meanings
- Early; premature.
- Prematurely.
Example Sentences
untimely remarks
an untimely death
Tell thee, Macduffe was from his Mothers womb / Untimely ript.
They light fires under fruit trees to keep the fruit from falling untimely.
Word Forms
- untimelier
- untimeliest
Synonyms for untimely
Depending on context, synonyms include untimeless, ill-timed, intempestive, inopportune, mistimed, unseasonable.
Antonyms for untimely
Common opposites include opportune, timely, prompt, punctual, seasonable, late.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ill-timed, inopportune, unseasonable, wrong, prematurely, premature.
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