ˌən-ˈsēz-nə-bəl
as in early
occurring before the usual or expected time
an unseasonable snowstorm in early November
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Recent Examples of unseasonable
This was an unseasonable claim; Putin was then being hailed as an optimist, an internationalist, and a reformer.
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James Verini, The New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2025
The unseasonable temperatures have various impacts, including the risk of river flooding as ice melts.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
An unseasonable shift in weather is bringing the chance of showers and thunderstorms across Southern California, prompting some concerns about flooding as temperatures also drop well below average for mid-September.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
The unseasonable heat comes amid an autumn that has been warmer than usual in various regions of the U.S.
For trick-or-treaters in many parts of the country, this Halloween may not have that familiar chill in the air.
—Randi Richardson, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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James Verini, The New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2025
The unseasonable temperatures have various impacts, including the risk of river flooding as ice melts.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
An unseasonable shift in weather is bringing the chance of showers and thunderstorms across Southern California, prompting some concerns about flooding as temperatures also drop well below average for mid-September.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
The unseasonable heat comes amid an autumn that has been warmer than usual in various regions of the U.S.
For trick-or-treaters in many parts of the country, this Halloween may not have that familiar chill in the air.
—Randi Richardson, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unseasonable
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Skyrocketing prices might not be top of mind for many consumers this spring, especially in light of significantly lower gas prices at the pump in early May.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Their early existence could have then helped in the development of the solar system's planets.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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In a speech Thursday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell suggested rates could be higher in the long term because of unexpected events that constrain supplies and push up prices.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Related article Pope Leo XIV’s unexpected New Orleans Creole background excites city’s large Catholic community The boy whose deep sense of community and compassion was molded by his experiences in the village of Dolton was made a cardinal later that year.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
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The band’s message may have got slightly lost, however, amid their acid-trip screen visuals, military drag, and the climactic near-naked reveals, not to mention the sudden appearance of a rocket-straddling Vladimir Lenin impersonator who looked more like the Smurfs’ arch-nemesis Gargamel.—
Nick Allen,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
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In practical terms, a sudden revocation of a nonprofit’s status would instantly derail PSLF credit for its employees through no fault of their own.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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So much of the show’s original premise was built around the mystery of Ashton’s untimely death.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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Before its untimely death, the 602 was a favorite of John Steinbeck and Looney Tunes creator Chuck Jones.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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But the president’s declaration of victory may be premature.—
The Editors,
National Review,
8 May 2025
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New research is supporting this movement, revealing that foods in this category are linked to premature deaths in eight countries.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Seriously though, with AR/VR fast becoming business essentials, maybe that precocious teen was way ahead of her time. Follow me on LinkedIn.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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While precocious puberty, which is the onset of puberty in girls younger than 8 and boys younger than 9, affects just 1% of U.S. children, girls nationwide are getting their first periods earlier and earlier.—
Lindsey Leake,
NBC news,
7 May 2025
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Putting pressure on the opponent This roster appears to be well-built for low-scoring games in April, which can swing on an inopportune error or a heads-up base-running decision.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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His injury came at an inopportune time, considering starting point guard Jalen Brunson was already out with a right ankle sprain.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Unseasonable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unseasonable. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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