Definition

Happening at an inappropriate or inconvenient time; occurring too early or too late.

Example

His untimelier arrival caused confusion at the meeting.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you hear about the meeting being rescheduled again?

Yeah, it seems like it keeps getting untimelier every week.

I know, right? It makes planning so difficult.

Exactly! I just wish they would stick to a schedule.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Untimelier → It is formed from the prefix 'un-' (meaning not) and 'timely' (from Old English 'timelic', meaning occurring at the right time) and the comparative suffix '-er' (meaning more). The word 'untimelier' means more not occurring at the right time or less timely.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'timely' to remember that 'untimelier' means something that is more out of time or less appropriate for the moment.

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