untimely

• Qualifie ce qui se produit à un moment inapproprié ou inopportun, souvent avec une connotation négative.

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

1. Badly timedB2formal

   Happening at an inappropriate or inconvenient moment.

   inopportun

   • 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.

   Synonymesawkwardill-timedinconvenientinopportuneunfortunateunseasonable

   Antonymesopportuneseasonabletimelywell timed

2. Uncommonly early or prematureB2formal

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

   prématuré

   • 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.

   Synonymesahead of timeearlyprecociousprematuretoo soonunseasonable

   Antonymesbelatedoverduetardy

• Adverbe signifiant « à un moment inapproprié ou défavorable » ou « prématurément ». Souvent utilisé pour décrire des événements survenant trop tôt ou à un mauvais moment, comme une mort ou une interruption.

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.

   prématurément

   • 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.

   Synonymesahead of timeearlyprematurelytoo soon

   Antonymesbelatedly