0 Something bad that is untimely happens unexpectedly early or at a time that is not suitable: --
1 (of something bad) happening unexpectedly early or at a time which is not suitable: --
This led to a rich intellectual output, part pragmatic, part impatient activism and, unfortunately, his untimely death.
Some students see death as a paradox that appears simultaneously as a source of inspiration and despair, timely and untimely, personal and impersonal.
This thesis was never examined owing to the tragic and untimely death of the author.
Given the veritable risk of psychological harm of untimely disclosure, researchers would prefer to conduct studies without providing such sensitive medical information.
This is one of several moments at which one's regret for the untimely death of such a committed scholar becomes especially acute.
Along with them, we regret his untimely death.
In the face of her son's untimely death, his talents and skills became her own.
Instead, a multifaceted but specific conceptualisation is employed, namely, vulnerability to a very poor quality of life or to an untimely or degrading death.