un·time·ly
ˌən-ˈtīm-lē 
1
: at an inopportune time : unseasonably
2
: before the due, natural, or proper time : prematurely
went untimely to the grave
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
untimeliness
noun
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Adjective
the untimely arrival of our guests caught us by surprise
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Adjective
So much of the show’s original premise was built around the mystery of Ashton’s untimely death.
—Max Gao, Variety, 12 May 2025
Before its untimely death, the 602 was a favorite of John Steinbeck and Looney Tunes creator Chuck Jones.
—Air Mail, 10 May 2025
As a result, Celebrimbor meets his untimely demise in the finale.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 8 May 2025
The 118 is at a crossroads in the wake of Bobby’s untimely death, and the perfect solution might just be… at the bottom of a wine glass.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for untimely
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“Untimely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untimely. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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