un·time·ly
ˌən-ˈtīm-lē 
1
: at an inopportune time : unseasonably
2
: before the due, natural, or proper time : prematurely
went untimely to the grave
1
: inopportune, unseasonable
an untimely joke
untimely frost
2
: occurring or done before the due, natural, or proper time : too early : premature
an untimely death
untimeliness
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the untimely arrival of our guests caught us by surprise
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Adjective
Party bosses assisted members and their families in times of illness or economic hardship, covering funeral expenses after an untimely death, looking after widows and children.
—Bruce J. Schulman / Made By History, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
Over the years, the actress has been candid about the circumstances surrounding her pregnancy, including the untimely death of her father David.
—Francesca Gariano, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
The untimely death is being jointly investigated by the Department of Correction and Connecticut State Police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 Dec. 2024
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
Vanessa Bryant continues to honor her husband's legacy over four years after he and his daughter Gianna's untimely death.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Untimely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untimely. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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