untimely

• Beschreibt etwas, das zu einem unpassenden oder falschen Zeitpunkt geschieht, oft mit negativer Konnotation; auch für etwas, das zu früh kommt oder ungelegen ist.

Describes something that happens at an unsuitable or inappropriate time, often with negative connotations.

1. Badly timedB2formal

   Happening at an inappropriate or inconvenient moment.

   Ungelegen

   • His untimely joke during the serious meeting upset everyone.
   • The storm was an untimely interruption to the outdoor wedding.
   • Her untimely arrival caused confusion in the schedule.

   Synonymeawkwardill-timedinconvenientinopportuneunfortunateunseasonable

   Antonymeopportuneseasonabletimelywell timed

2. Uncommonly early or prematureB2formal

   Occurring before the expected or usual time, often with a negative connotation.

   Vorzeitig

   • The untimely death of the young artist shocked the community.
   • The plant's untimely blooming was caused by the unusual warmth.
   • His untimely retirement left many projects unfinished.

   Synonymeahead of timeearlyprecociousprematuretoo soonunseasonable

   Antonymebelatedoverduetardy

• Adverb, das bedeutet „zu einem unpassenden oder ungünstigen Zeitpunkt“ oder „vorzeitig“. Es wird oft verwendet, um Ereignisse zu beschreiben, die zu früh oder zu einem ungelegenen Zeitpunkt geschehen, wie ein Tod oder eine Unterbrechung.

An adverb meaning "at an inappropriate or inopportune moment" or "prematurely." It is often used to describe events that occur too early or at a disadvantageous time, such as death or interruption.

1. Too soon; prematurelyB2formal

   Happening or occurring earlier than expected or appropriate.

   Zu früh

   • The project ended untimely due to lack of funding.
   • He arrived untimely, before the ceremony had even started.
   • The news came untimely, catching everyone off guard.

   Synonymeahead of timeearlyprematurelytoo soon

   Antonymebelatedly