untimely

• 形容某事发生在不合适或不恰当的时间，常带负面含义；也可指过早发生。

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

1. Badly timedB2formal

   Happening at an inappropriate or inconvenient moment.

   不合时宜

   • 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.

   同义词awkwardill-timedinconvenientinopportuneunfortunateunseasonable

   反义词opportuneseasonabletimelywell timed

2. Uncommonly early or prematureB2formal

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

   过早的

   • 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.

   同义词ahead of timeearlyprecociousprematuretoo soonunseasonable

   反义词belatedoverduetardy

• 副词，表示在不适当时机或不吉利的时候，或指过早地。常用于描述发生得太早或在不利时间发生的事件，如死亡或中断。

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.

   过早地

   • 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.

   同义词ahead of timeearlyprematurelytoo soon

   反义词belatedly