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untimely

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ʌnˈtaɪmli/

untimely means: Happening earlier than expected or than it should, especially when someone dies.

adjective

TOO EARLYC1

Happening earlier than expected or than it should, especially when someone dies.

  • Her untimely death shocked everyone.
  • The disease brought his career to an untimely end.
  • They mourned the untimely passing of their young friend.

Similar words: premature, early

Common phrases: untimely death, untimely end, untimely passing

BAD TIMINGC1

Happening at a time when it is inconvenient or unsuitable.

  • An untimely interruption spoiled the meeting.
  • His untimely remarks annoyed the guests.
  • An untimely visit prevented her from finishing.

Similar words: ill-timed, inopportune

Opposites: timely

Common phrases: untimely interruption, untimely arrival, untimely remark

adverb

BEFORE DUE TIMEC2

Earlier than expected or than is proper.

  • The young prince died untimely.
  • Her hopes ended untimely that winter.
  • The child was born untimely and needed constant care.

Similar words: prematurely, early

Common phrases: die untimely, perish untimely, born untimely

Questions about untimely

What does untimely mean?

Happening earlier than expected or than it should, especially when someone dies.

What is untimely in other languages?

Türkçe: erken · Español: prematuro · Français: prématuré · Deutsch: vorzeitig · Italiano: prematuro · 日本語: 早すぎる

How do you pronounce untimely?

It is pronounced /ʌnˈtaɪmli/.

How do you use untimely in a sentence?

Her untimely death shocked everyone. The disease brought his career to an untimely end.

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