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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Some genetic disorders are caused by premature stop codons in critical genes, which result in incomplete and nonfunctional proteins.

From Science Daily

Puma’s shares lost a chunk of Thursday’s gains after some analysts said optimism over a change in the brand’s fortunes could be premature, as the company continues to pursue its revamp strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Yes, we were a bit premature in arguing to lock in profits on the short side.”

From Barron's

After the crash the pregnant woman had to undergo an emergency Caesarean section, leaving her premature baby in intensive care for a number of weeks, when she suffered two collapsed lungs.

From BBC

Concerns over Oracle’s need for cash will likely continue to be a hurdle for investors, Schwartz added, which could make his team’s call premature.

From MarketWatch

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