
Untimely
Bad Timing
Use 'untimely' to stress that something occurred at a time that is inconvenient or causes sadness.
The untimely interruption ruined the surprise.
Emotional Weight
'Untimely' often carries a sad or negative emotional charge, especially with events like death or loss.
News of her untimely departure cast a shadow over the festivities.
Unexpectedness
Describes an event that occurs unexpectedly and usually with negative outcomes.
The untimely frost damaged the spring blooms.
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AbruptEarlyExpectHastyInconvenientInopportunePrematureSudden
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