Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ill-timed

adjective
/ˌɪlˈtaɪmd/
Definition
happening at an inappropriate or inconvenient time
Examples
  • His ill-timed joke embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
  • She made an ill-timed decision to change jobs just before the project deadline.
  • The ill-timed arrival of the storm ruined the outdoor concert.
Meaning
The term ‘ill-timed’ refers to an event or action that occurs at a moment that is unfavorable, unsuitable, or not well thought out, often leading to negative consequences.
Synonyms
  • inopportune
  • untimely
  • awkward
  • ill-advised