untimely
/ʌnˈtaɪmli/
adjective
- Happening at a time that is not suitable or expected, often causing inconvenience or distress.
- Her untimely laughter during the eulogy was met with shocked silence.
- The untimely arrival of the storm forced everyone to cancel their outdoor plans.
- The untimely death of the young artist shocked the community.
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adverb
- At an unsuitable or inappropriate time; prematurely.
- The project was abandoned untimely, wasting months of effort.
- The meeting ended untimely, leaving many questions unanswered.
- He arrived untimely, just as the ceremony was about to begin.