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/ˈʌntaɪmli/ · un.ti.mely
adjective
- At an inopportune time The comedian's untimely jokes fell flat with the audience.
- Early; premature The untimely death of the young artist shocked the community.
adverb
- Prematurely The baby was born untimely, weighing only two pounds.
Did you know? The word 'untimely' has been used to describe events in literature and history, such as the untimely death of a character in a novel or the untimely arrival of a historical figure.