premature

[pree-muh-choor, -toor, -tyoor, pree-muh-choor, prem-uh-, prem-uh-] / ˌpri məˈtʃʊər, -ˈtʊər, -ˈtyʊər, ˈpri məˌtʃʊər, ˌprɛm ə-, ˈprɛm ə- /

ADJECTIVE

earlier in occurrence than anticipated

Synonyms

STRONGEST

immature incomplete untimely

WEAK

a bit previous abortive early on embryonic forward green inopportune overearly oversoon precipitate predeveloped previous raw soon unanticipated undeveloped unfledged unripe

Antonyms

WEAK

backward careful cautious delayed late mature overdue prepared slow

ADJECTIVE

rash, impulsive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hasty ill-considered untimely

WEAK

half-baked half-cocked inopportune jumping the gun overhasty precipitate previous too soon

Antonyms

WEAK

backward careful cautious delayed late mature overdue prepared slow

Example Sentences

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His attorney said, “It is premature to comment.”

From Los Angeles Times

Unprocessed red meat has been shown in some studies to be associated with heart disease and premature death, though other research shows a modest link or no connection to heart disease.

From The Wall Street Journal

“ConocoPhillips is monitoring developments in Venezuela and their potential implications for global energy supply and stability. It would be premature to speculate on any future business activities or investments,” the company said in a statement.

From Barron's

ConocoPhillips has said it is premature to speculate on new investments.

From The Wall Street Journal

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