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1untimely
adverb un·time·ly \ˌən-ˈtīm-lē\
Definition of UNTIMELY
1
: at an inopportune time : unseasonably
2
: before the due, natural, or proper time : prematurely <went untimely to the grave>
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First Known Use of UNTIMELY
13th century
Rhymes with UNTIMELY
2untimely
adjective
: happening or done sooner than you expect : occurring before the proper or right time
: happening or done at a time that is not suitable or appropriate
Full Definition of UNTIMELY
1
: inopportune, unseasonable <an untimely joke> <untimely frost>
2
: occurring or done before the due, natural, or proper time : too early : premature <an untimely death>
— un·time·li·ness noun
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First Known Use of UNTIMELY
13th century
Related to UNTIMELY
- Synonyms
- inopportune, precocious, premature, unseasonable, early
- Antonyms
- late
UNTIMELY Defined for Kids
untimely
adjective un·time·ly \ˌən-ˈtīm-lē\
Definition of UNTIMELY for Kids
1
: happening or done before the expected, natural, or proper time <The game came to an untimely end.>
2
: coming at the wrong time <an untimely joke>
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