Unexpected and Untimely

Unexpected

Unexpected adjective - Not expected.

Untimely and unexpected are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Untimely" instead the word "Unexpected" as an adverb or an adjective.

Nearby Words: unexpectedly, unexpectedness

Untimely

Untimely adjective - Occurring before the usual or expected time.
Usage example: the untimely arrival of our guests caught us by surprise

Unexpected and untimely are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Unexpected" instead the word "Untimely" as an adjective or an adverb.

Mutual synonyms

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