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- [il-tahymd]
- /ɪl ˈtaɪmd/
- /ɪl taɪmd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [il-tahymd]
- /ɪl ˈtaɪmd/
Definitions of ill-timed word
- adjective ill-timed badly timed; inopportune. 1
- adjective ill-timed If you describe something as ill-timed, you mean that it happens or is done at the wrong time, so that it is damaging or rude. 0
- adjective ill-timed occurring at or planned for an unsuitable time 0
- adjective ill-timed coming or done at the wrong time; inopportune 0
- adjective ill-timed Occurring at an unfavourable or inappropriate time; untimely. 0
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Origin of ill-timed
First appearance:
before 1685 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1685-95
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Parts of speech for Ill-timed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ill-timed popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
Synonyms for ill-timed
adj ill-timed
- untimely — not timely; not occurring at a suitable time or season; ill-timed or inopportune: An untimely downpour stopped the game.
- unseemly — not seemly; not in keeping with established standards of taste or proper form; unbecoming or indecorous in appearance, speech, conduct, etc.: an unseemly act; unseemly behavior.
- awkward — An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with.
- improper — not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, correct, etc.; erroneous: He drew improper conclusions from the scant evidence.
- inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
Antonyms for ill-timed
adj ill-timed
- appropriate — Something that is appropriate is suitable or acceptable for a particular situation.
- opportune — appropriate, favorable, or suitable: an opportune phrase for the occasion.
- suitable — such as to suit; appropriate; fitting; becoming.
- welcome — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
- well-timed — fittingly or appropriately timed; opportune; timely: a well-timed demand for new legislation.
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