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Definition untimely in British English

untimely adjective

adjective
/ʌnˈtaɪmli/
1

happening at a time that is not suitable, for example because it causes additional problems

Example

an untimely interruption

Synonyms and related words
1.1

used about the death of someone who dies at a time that makes their death extremely sad or unexpected, especially because they are young

Definition untimely in British English