Synonyms of untimely

untimely

adjective

as in early

occurring before the usual or expected time

the untimely arrival of our guests caught us by surprise

Synonyms & Similar Words

• early
• premature
• unexpected
• sudden
• inopportune
• precocious
• unseasonable
• unforeseen
• unanticipated
• abrupt
• unlooked-for

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• late
• slow
• belated
• tardy
• delinquent
• overdue
• anticipated
• delayed
• latish
• postponed
• expected
• behindhand
• detained

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of untimely

The Commodores aren't good enough not to cost themselves with untimely penalties and mistakes. — ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026

His tenure—cut short by his untimely death from cardiac angiosarcoma in 2021, at 41—permanently altered the conversation about whom luxury is for and who gets to make it. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

After her father’s untimely death, this Carrie, who grew up in a sheltered, cult-like environment, gets to interact with the outside world for the first time. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Quavo sat down with Complex’s Idea Generation and talked about how Takeoff’s untimely death helped mend his fractured relationship with their childhood friend and fellow Migos groupmate. — Angel Diaz, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026