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untimely Antonyms
Opposite of untimely
Because the opposite of untimely shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Occurring too soon or before the natural or proper time, especially regarding death or the end of something.
Usage Example
"The scholarly community mourned the overdue passing of the distinguished historian."
Strong
overdue
belated
late
• adjective (Context 2)
Happening or done at an unsuitable, inconvenient, or inappropriate time.
Usage Example
"The project was delayed by an timely interruption during the final planning meeting."
Strongest
timely
opportune
well-timed
Strong
seasonable
propitious
convenient
• adverb (Context 3)
At an unsuitable or inconvenient time; prematurely or too early.
Usage Example
"The blossoms opened opportunely during a brief warm spell in late winter."
Strongest
opportunely
seasonably
Similar words to untimely
Words similar to untimely shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
premature
ill-timed
inopportune
prematurely
inopportunely
unseasonable
unseasonably
early
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Untimely. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/untimely