untimely meaning and definition

UNTIMELY adjective

Definition of untimely (adjective)

1. badly timed
   • "an ill-timed intervention"; "you think my intrusion unseasonable"; "an untimely remark"; "it was the wrong moment for a joke"
   • synonyms: ill-timed, unseasonable, wrong
2. uncommonly early or before the expected time
   • "illness led to his premature death"; "alcohol brought him to an untimely end"
   • synonyms: premature

UNTIMELY adverb

Definition of untimely (adverb)

1. too soon; in a premature manner
   • "I spoke prematurely"
   • synonyms: prematurely