Untimely

usgb/ʌnˈtaɪmli/
adjective

Happening or done at a bad time; not appropriate or suitable.

His death was untimely, as he was only thirty years old.
Visual representation of "untimely" - Happening or done at a bad time; not appropriate or suitable.

Often appears as...

  • untimely death
  • untimely end
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Bad Timing

Use 'untimely' to stress that something occurred at a time that is inconvenient or causes sadness.

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The untimely interruption ruined the surprise.
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Emotional Weight

'Untimely' often carries a sad or negative emotional charge, especially with events like death or loss.

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News of her untimely departure cast a shadow over the festivities.
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Unexpectedness

Describes an event that occurs unexpectedly and usually with negative outcomes.

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The untimely frost damaged the spring blooms.
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