untimely (adv.)

  1. too soon; in a premature manner; I spoke prematurely

    [ Syn: prematurely , prematurely , prematurely , prematurely , prematurely , prematurely , prematurely , prematurely ]

    untimely (adj.)

  1. badly timed; an ill-timed intervention; you think my intrusion unseasonable; an untimely remark; it was the wrong moment for a joke

    [ Syn: ill-timed , unseasonable , wrong ]

  2. uncommonly early or before the expected time; illness led to his premature death; alcohol brought him to an untimely end

    [ Syn: premature ]

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