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untimely
01
happening or being done when it is not appropriate
Examples
Dave 's untimely return disrupted the ongoing meeting.
He made an untimely joke, which offended the guests at the dinner party.
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.
She was deeply affected by the untimely death of her beloved pet.
untimely
01
at a time that is unsuitable or disrupts the expected course of events
Examples
The meeting was interrupted untimely by a phone call.
She arrived untimely and missed the start of the conference.
02
too soon or prematurely, often with a sense of tragedy or misfortune
Examples
He passed away untimely, leaving his family in shock.
The project ended untimely, before they could complete the final stages.
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