untimely
PrematurelyPrematurely.
» There is no such thing as an untimely erection.
Не існує такого поняття, як невчасна ерекція. — deniko
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1 sensesPrematurely.
- too soon; in a premature manner
Examples
11 sentencesThere is no such thing as an untimely erection.
Не існує такого поняття, як невчасна ерекція. — deniko
That untimely interview weakened her negotiating position.
deMit diesem Interview zur Unzeit hat sie ihre Verhandlungsposition geschwächt. — PeterR
This untimely interview has weakened her negotiating position.
deMit diesem Interview zur Unzeit hat sie ihre Verhandlungsposition geschwächt. — PeterR
Those loved by many are liable to untimely death.
His untimely death reminded people of the fragility of life and its unpredictability.
Origin
From Middle English untymely (also earlier untimliche), equivalent to un- + timely. FirstFrom Middle English untymely (also earlier untimliche), equivalent to un- + timely. First attested in the early 13th century. Compare Middle Danish utimelig, Old English untídlic (“unseasonable”).
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Forms
more untimely, most untimely| Comparative | more untimely Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most untimely |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonyms- too soon; in a premature manner:prematurely
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb