ˌən-ˈsēz-nə-bəl
as in early
occurring before the usual or expected time
an unseasonable snowstorm in early November
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Recent Examples of unseasonable
An unseasonable series of thunderstorms were sweeping across Southern California on Tuesday, bringing with them the potential for fire-starting lightning strikes in areas with limited rainfall.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
On our last morning, though, the sun finally emerged, melting the unseasonable snow.
—Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
But, until Sosa’s swing, a packed house didn’t have much to celebrate other than the unseasonable warmth in South Philly.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2025
Equally as bracing was this ominously unseasonable warmth.
—Lynn Steger Strong, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
On our last morning, though, the sun finally emerged, melting the unseasonable snow.
—Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
But, until Sosa’s swing, a packed house didn’t have much to celebrate other than the unseasonable warmth in South Philly.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2025
Equally as bracing was this ominously unseasonable warmth.
—Lynn Steger Strong, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unseasonable
Adjective
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Basically, average lows are getting hotter both at night and in the early morning, a trend seen across the country and globe.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Late summer or early fall is the ideal time to divide this spring and summer bloomer.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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However, while the visit included an educational tour, meetings with local schoolchildren and even an unexpected downpour, the standout moment was the debut of Kate's new hairstyle.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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What begins as a casual conversation about the weather and aching hips gradually deepens into an unexpected friendship—and perhaps something more.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The condition causes sudden weakness or paralysis in muscles on one side of the face and is, in most cases, temporary, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Investigation Discovery's The Tech Bro Murders tells the tale of Silicon Valley stars who came to untimely ends.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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The couple were first spotted together in April 2024 — a month after the tragic and untimely death of Sabalenka's ex-boyfriend, Konstantin Koltsov, who died by suicide in March 2024.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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While acknowledging the tepid numbers, some analysts previously told ABC News that warnings about a recession are premature.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Even if there’s no rain in the forecast, excess humidity can prevent proper absorption and alter the stain’s drying process, while low humidity can cause premature drying.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The precocious brand heads one step closer to that empire today, about three and a half years since selling its first cup of yogurt.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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However, doctors who treat trans youth say puberty blockers and hormone therapy have been provided to minors who are not trans for decades to treat other conditions, such as precocious puberty.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Lugo’s injury comes at an inopportune time.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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Although there are occasional car chases and shootouts and eventually an upsettingly high body count, its cops are not particularly competent (Lizzie, in fact, is notably incompetent, prone to freezing up at inopportune times), and its criminals not especially clever.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Unseasonable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unseasonable. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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