untimely

CEFRB2

/ʌnˈtaɪmli/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Happening at an unsuitable or unexpected time.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Early; premature.

Examples

  • There is no such thing as an untimely erection.

  • Those loved by many are liable to untimely death.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. At an inopportune time.

More examples

In context

  • an untimely death

  • untimely remarks

  • Untimely blossom! Poor, impatient thing, / ⁠That, starting rashly from the sheltering mould, / ⁠Bravest the peevish wind and sullen cold, / ⁠Mistaking thine own ardors for the spring

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English untymely (also earlier untimliche), equivalent to un- + timely. First attested in the early 13th century. Compare Middle Danish utimelig, Old English untídlic (“unreasonable”).