ˌən-ˈsēz-nə-bəl
as in early
occurring before the usual or expected time
an unseasonable snowstorm in early November
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Recent Examples of unseasonable
An unseasonable shift in weather is bringing the chance of showers and thunderstorms across Southern California, prompting some concerns about flooding as temperatures also drop well below average for mid-September.
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Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
The unseasonable heat comes amid an autumn that has been warmer than usual in various regions of the U.S.
For trick-or-treaters in many parts of the country, this Halloween may not have that familiar chill in the air.
—Randi Richardson, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
The most cited contributing factors to this worry included the actions of corporations and industries, unseasonable weather and the current response of the U.S. government.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2024
Advertisement That’s not to say that temperatures will immediately drop to an autumn-like chill, but thermometers across the state are expected to slowly decrease from their unseasonable highs, which in many areas have been 20 degrees above average for this time of year.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
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Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
The unseasonable heat comes amid an autumn that has been warmer than usual in various regions of the U.S.
For trick-or-treaters in many parts of the country, this Halloween may not have that familiar chill in the air.
—Randi Richardson, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
The most cited contributing factors to this worry included the actions of corporations and industries, unseasonable weather and the current response of the U.S. government.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2024
Advertisement That’s not to say that temperatures will immediately drop to an autumn-like chill, but thermometers across the state are expected to slowly decrease from their unseasonable highs, which in many areas have been 20 degrees above average for this time of year.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unseasonable
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Colossal said two of the dire wolves were born late last year, while the third arrived in early 2025.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Mahdi's earliest memory was his father slamming his mother through a glass table and later lying to his son and saying his mother was dead.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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In 2002, Amazon required every executive to master an unexpected skill: writing press releases for products that didn’t yet exist.—
Daniel Lotzof,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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JuJu Watkins is receiving love from unexpected places.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Don’t be surprised if your insights come through unconventional means — like a sudden dream, a deep gut feeling or even a meaningful synchronicity that guides you toward a new direction.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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While the stock market recovered over the next two years, the sudden crash prompted the New York Stock Exchange to introduce circuit breakers—temporary halts in trading intended to calm markets and prevent panic selling—which kick in when stock prices fall too sharply, too fast.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Most-clicked in the newsletter yesterday: Our story on Meredith Gaudreau’s announcement of the birth of her and Johnny Gaudreau’s third baby, months after his untimely death.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The wedding came nearly a decade after Charles’ divorce from Diana and her untimely death.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Trying to draw parallels between him and a future Hall of Famer and two-time MVP is premature, absurd and unfair.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Other studies have shown that social isolation increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia and premature death.—
Gail Matillo,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In this tender début novel, Daniel, the precocious pre-teen protagonist, comes of age in rural England.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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Each midge follows its own timeline, with late bloomers waiting longer than their precocious counterparts to bed down for the winter.—
Cody Cottier,
Discover Magazine,
8 Mar. 2025
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Putting pressure on the opponent This roster appears to be well-built for low-scoring games in April, which can swing on an inopportune error or a heads-up base-running decision.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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His injury came at an inopportune time, considering starting point guard Jalen Brunson was already out with a right ankle sprain.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Unseasonable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unseasonable. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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