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premature

[pree-muh-choor, -toor, -tyoor, pree-muh-choor, prem-uh-, prem-uh-] / ˌpri məˈtʃʊər, -ˈtʊər, -ˈtyʊər, ˈpri məˌtʃʊər, ˌprɛm ə-, ˈprɛm ə- /
ADJECTIVE
earlier in occurrence than anticipated
Synonyms
STRONGEST
immature incomplete untimely
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a bit previous abortive early on embryonic forward green inopportune overearly oversoon precipitate predeveloped previous raw soon unanticipated undeveloped unfledged unripe
Antonyms
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backward careful cautious delayed late mature overdue prepared slow
ADJECTIVE
rash, impulsive
Synonyms
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hasty ill-considered untimely
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half-baked half-cocked inopportune jumping the gun overhasty precipitate previous too soon
Antonyms
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backward careful cautious delayed late mature overdue prepared slow

Example Sentences

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We have heard that declaration many times over the past decade — and as before, it is a premature conclusion.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Ministers argued a ban was premature as the government was already considering introducing its own restrictions and MPs instead voted to give ministers powers to bring in their own rules.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The stock-market rally of the past 10 days, based on hopes of imminent peace, seems to have been premature at best.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026

Cheng has deflected questions about her position, saying recently it was "premature" to discuss a final solution and what was needed now was "peaceful and stable cross-strait relations."

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

As none of the other adults seemed to share Dr. Thatcher's philosophy, the evening came to an early, uneasy end: "A premature death," as Dr. Thatcher phrased it.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

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