Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

untimely

[uhn-tahym-lee] / ʌnˈtaɪm li /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

In her version, Bernhard alters the lyrics to pay tribute to Sylvester, whose untimely death left an immense legacy.

From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026

Giving evidence, La Plante said she got her dog Theo after suffering the devastation of the untimely death of another dog, Hugo.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

"Love Story" drummed up controversy -- and viewers -- with its revisiting of the A-list couple's courtship and untimely deaths, but it only earned six nominations.

From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026

On Monday evening, the Belgian Red Devils swept into Seattle and brought the American World Cup campaign to an untimely end with a 4-1 defeat in the round of 16.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

"I served Lord Arryn and Lord Stark as best I could. I was saddened and horrified by their most untimely deaths."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




Vocabulary lists containing untimely


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember new words for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com