ill-timed

adjective

: done or happening at a time that is not good or suitable

an ill-timed question

The movie's release was ill-timed.

Examples of ill-timed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s because changing rates is a blunt instrument that can inflict serious damage on the economy when ill-timed or used improperly. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2026

As Gen Zers feel nostalgia for the ‘90s—an era with technology, but all in physical formats and not constantly connected to social media or corporations—this decision might be seen as especially ill-timed. — Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

That means that The Bear is on the brink of shutting down, which is ill-timed given Marcus’ (Lionel Boyce) new status as one of Food & Wine‘s best new chefs. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026

The drought was ill-timed for the canal’s operations and the water levels at Gatún Lake, as Panama’s rainy season lasts from May through November. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 June 2026

Rhymes for ill-timed

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