LookItUpuntimely
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ʌnˈtaɪmli/
untimely means: Happening earlier than expected or than it should, especially when someone dies.
adjective
Happening earlier than expected or than it should, especially when someone dies.
- Her untimely death shocked everyone.
- The disease brought his career to an untimely end.
- They mourned the untimely passing of their young friend.
Happening at a time when it is inconvenient or unsuitable.
- An untimely interruption spoiled the meeting.
- His untimely remarks annoyed the guests.
- An untimely visit prevented her from finishing.
adverb
Earlier than expected or than is proper.
- The young prince died untimely.
- Her hopes ended untimely that winter.
- The child was born untimely and needed constant care.
Questions about untimely
What does untimely mean?
Happening earlier than expected or than it should, especially when someone dies.
What is untimely in other languages?
Türkçe: erken · Español: prematuro · Français: prématuré · Deutsch: vorzeitig · Italiano: prematuro · 日本語: 早すぎる
How do you pronounce untimely?
It is pronounced /ʌnˈtaɪmli/.
How do you use untimely in a sentence?
Her untimely death shocked everyone. The disease brought his career to an untimely end.
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