ill-timed

[US]/[ˈɪlˌtaɪmd]/
[UK]/[ˈɪlˌtaɪmd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Occurring at an inappropriate or unsuitable time.; Poorly chosen in relation to time.
adv.At an inappropriate or unsuitable time.

Phrases & Collocations

ill-timed joke

ill-timed arrival

ill-timed intervention

an ill-timed event

ill-timed release

was ill-timed

being ill-timed

ill-timed decision

so ill-timed

utterly ill-timed

Example Sentences

his arrival at the party was incredibly ill-timed.

an ill-timed joke can ruin a serious conversation.

the rain was an ill-timed interruption to our picnic.

her resignation announcement was an ill-timed surprise.

the stock market crash was an ill-timed blow to investors.

an ill-timed question can derail a negotiation.

his apology felt like an ill-timed attempt at damage control.

the news report was an ill-timed release before the trial.

it was an ill-timed moment to run out of gas.

the power outage was an ill-timed event during the exam.

an ill-timed comment can create unnecessary tension.

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