untimeous

[ uhn-tahy-muhs ]

adjective

, Scot.

1. untimely.

Word History and Origins

Origin of untimeous¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; un- ¹ + timeous

Example Sentences

A sickly pallor had overspread Slyne's rigid features as he heard the title by which Herries had addressed that untimeous intruder.

From Project Gutenberg

Immediately thereafter the Governor rose suddenly and left the table, with the intention, it would seem, of escaping some untimeous speeches of the natives.

From Project Gutenberg

The Lord hath been merciful to you and yours these several years; while others have borne the heavy hand of affliction and lost their dearest at untimeous seasons, you have been spared for many years now, all but such trials as come in the natural course: would I could see you as thankful as you ought to be to the Giver of all good.

From Project Gutenberg

They knocked nevertheless, knocked again and again, and at last had the satisfaction of hearing a match lighted, then a light shone through the door seams, and a voice—a somewhat timorous and quavering one—demanded: “Wha’s there at this untimeous hoor o’ nicht?”

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"What is the meaning o' this, sirs?" said Robin Paterson, his voice half-choked with agitation; "what has my son done, that ye choose sic an untimeous hour to bring a warrant against him?"

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