PREMATURE Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

premature

adjective

ˌprē-mə-ˈchu̇r

Definition of premature

as in early

occurring before the usual or expected time his premature arrival at his own surprise party almost ruined everything

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Recent Examples of premature On the other hand, the confidence some Democrats are showing may be premature. — Ron Elving, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026 The agency stressed that the investigation remains ongoing and warned against drawing premature conclusions. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026 Both customers and employees are already feeling the fallout from premature deployments. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026 Unfortunately, premature celebration and relief is part of any true nightmare. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for premature

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From crisp cotton sheets to cozy comforters and decorative quilts, early holiday sales are already giving shoppers plenty of reasons to give their bedroom a refresh.

— Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
The shooting took place early Monday morning at Moss Landing State Beach.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of early

Adjective

Unlike Newman or Brando, Monroe never reached old age, and her legend was shaped in no small part by her untimely death.

— Ben Croll, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
To fill the three-act showcase, tracing Diana’s life from childhood up to her untimely death in 1997, Plant has emptied out her entire collection.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of untimely

Adjective

The performance is bringing a sudden wave of attention, which the 26-year-old actor is navigating with help from family, friends and firm boundaries.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Testing methodology Extreme forces driving modern aerospace and defense systems expose structural materials to rapid deformation, crushing pressure, and sudden failure.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of sudden

Adjective

In between raising her four precocious children, Kimmy wrote popular nonfiction.

— CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
On their full-length debut, the buzzy NYC siblings pay tribute to the fuckboy charm of the aughts with their precocious, mischievous, and rapidly evolving pop music.

— Samuel Hyland, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of precocious

Adjective

Investing in a long-term vision The company's expansion in India may be coming at both an opportune and inopportune time, according to experts.

— Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
But like a bell on a cat, that can betray you at the most inopportune times.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of inopportune

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