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untimely

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈtʌɪmli/
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Definition of untimely

adjective (untimelier, untimeliest)

  • (of an event or act) happening or done at an unsuitable time:Dave’s untimely return
  • (of a death or end) happening too soon or sooner than normal:his untimely death in military action

adverb

archaic
  • at a time that is unsuitable or premature:the moment was very untimely chosen

Derivatives

untimeliness

noun

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Definition of untimely in the US English dictionary
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