Definition of Untimely
Untimely
un·time·ly
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
occurring or done at a unsuitable or inappropriate time;
e.g. They were offended by her untimely comment, for which she tried to apologize.
(adjective)
premature, occurring too early, before the normal or proper time;
e.g. He met his untimely death when fighting in the army.
(adverb)
at an improper or unsuitable time, or at a premature time;
e.g. They met untimely when they couldn't stop to talk. She asked untimely where he had gone.
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