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
Heavy or unseasonable rainfall and snow melts could trigger this messy and costly problem.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2025
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.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
The only complication this spring is the unseasonable cold.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 20 Apr. 2025
On our last morning, though, the sun finally emerged, melting the unseasonable snow.
—Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2025
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.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
The only complication this spring is the unseasonable cold.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 20 Apr. 2025
On our last morning, though, the sun finally emerged, melting the unseasonable snow.
—Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unseasonable
Adjective
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Evolito itself traces its roots to YASA’s early axial flux technology.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Brodie, whowas found guilty of violating American sanctions on Cuba in the early 2000s, was denied pardon by former President Joe Biden in 2023.—
Melanie Hicken,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Their shoes’ aesthetic blends modern minimalism with classic styles that are designed to be subtle enough for everyday wear but with a twist thanks to the footwear’s unexpected details.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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But on the walk over, the night took an unexpected turn when one of the girls in his group, Holly, broke a heel.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Most aneurysms are symptom-free, but sudden severe headaches or vision changes can signal a life-threatening rupture.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Naroditsky’s untimely death has shined a spotlight on the dark underbelly of the game that fellow pros say brought undue hostility upon the chess star in his final months.—
Corey Williams,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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The glaring weakness last year was giving up untimely goals, so the Revolution may choose to bolster the back line and defensive midfield.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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An early appearance from the Editor means premature evaluation — a mind interrupting itself just as the creative thoughts were getting fun.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Oct. 2025
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While the Steelers may not win a Super Bowl when all is said and done, starting to count them out in any way, shape, or form after Week 7 is a bit premature.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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No one is more permanently precocious than a former child star.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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At one point in the night, Hart meets Oscar Hammerstein II's neighbor, a precocious 12-year-old named Stephen.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The false start, as mentioned, also came at an inopportune time.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
19 Oct. 2025
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That allowed his bat to roar to life at an inopportune time.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Unseasonable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unseasonable. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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