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
noun
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the untimely arrival of our guests caught us by surprise
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Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
While Dorothy’s early years were complicated amid Ruth and Woodford’s separation, she was eventually sent to live with her athlete father after her mother’s untimely death in a house fire in 1929.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Brett and Jessica — who have been married since 2007 and also share son Hudson — announced Miller's untimely death in their statement on Sunday.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Because of Vargas’ untimely resignation, the county will incur this unjustified expense and delays to the business of the board.
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The special will celebrate her life, music, and the enduring impact of the beloved artist, while also revisiting the events surrounding her untimely death.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
While Dorothy’s early years were complicated amid Ruth and Woodford’s separation, she was eventually sent to live with her athlete father after her mother’s untimely death in a house fire in 1929.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Brett and Jessica — who have been married since 2007 and also share son Hudson — announced Miller's untimely death in their statement on Sunday.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Because of Vargas’ untimely resignation, the county will incur this unjustified expense and delays to the business of the board.
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Untimely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untimely. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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