adj
untimely
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adj
1
Happening at a bad or inconvenient moment.
"The announcement came at an untimely moment, right before the holidays."
2
Happening too soon, especially of a death.
"Fans mourned the singer's untimely death at just 27."
How to Use Untimely
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBadly timed, or coming earlier than it should have — often used about death.
Common pairings
untimely death
untimely demise
untimely end
Word Forms
untimelier comparative, more untimely comparative, more untimely comparative, untimeliest superlative, most untimely superlative, most untimely superlative
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The announcement came at an _____ moment, right before the holidays.