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Meaning of untimely
The primary meaning of "untimely" is happening or done at an inappropriate or inconvenient time.
Etymology of untimely
The word "untimely" has its roots in Old English "un" (meaning "not" or "opposite of") and "tīmlī" or "tīmlīc" (meaning "seasonable" or "timely"), with the prefix "un-" added to form the opposite meaning, indicating something that is not at the right time or season.
Synonyms
premature
early
unseasonable
inopportune
ill-timed
inconvenient
unfortunate
unlucky
unhappy
calamitous
disastrous
catastrophic
regrettable
lamentable
deplorable
unwelcome
unpropitious
unfavorable
adverse
inauspicious
ill-fated
star-crossed
premature
preterm
ahead of time
too soon
before time
unsuitable
inappropriate
improper
unseemly
ill-suited
malapropos
inconvenient
infelicitous
unfortunate
unlucky
unhappy.
Definitions
- Happening or done at an inappropriate or inconvenient time
- Occurring too early or too late
- Not in harmony with the time or occasion
Usage Examples
- The untimely death of the young musician shocked the nation
- The company's untimely bankruptcy was a result of poor financial management
- The rainstorm was untimely, ruining the outdoor wedding ceremony
Antonyms
timely
opportune
well-timed
convenient
fortunate
lucky
happy
auspicious
propitious
favorable
seasonable
suitable
appropriate
proper
seemly
felicitous
opportune
punctual
on time
in time
early
premature
preterm.