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untimely
01
happening or being done when it is not appropriate
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most untimely
Comparative
more untimely
gradable
Examples
Dave 's untimely return disrupted the ongoing meeting.
02
occurring before the expected or natural time, particularly in relation to death
Examples
His untimely death in military action left his family devastated and unprepared.
untimely
01
at a time that is unsuitable or disrupts the expected course of events
Grammatical Information
Examples
The meeting was interrupted untimely by a phone call.
02
too soon or prematurely, often with a sense of tragedy or misfortune
Examples
He passed away untimely, leaving his family in shock.
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