ill-timed
adjectiveUK /ˌɪlˈtaɪmd/
US /ˌɪlˈtaɪmd/
Happening at a bad moment.
His joke was ill-timed because everyone was sad.
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2. Done at a moment when it causes trouble or embarrassment.
The ill-timed announcement ruined the surprise party.
3. Not suitable for the situation it appears in.
An ill-timed rainstorm soaked the outdoor wedding.
4. Coming too late to be useful or helpful.
Her ill-timed apology came long after the argument was over.