poorlytimedchange
nounUK /ˌpɔːli taɪmd ˈtʃeɪndʒ/
US /ˌpʊrli taɪmd ˈtʃeɪndʒ/
A change that happens at a bad moment.
The poorlytimedchange to the schedule confused everyone on the first day of school.
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2. A switch made when it causes the most trouble.
The poorlytimedchange to the bus route left kids waiting in the rain.
3. An update that arrives just when people are least ready for it.
The poorlytimedchange to the game rules upset the players mid-match.
4. A shift in plans that ruins something already going well.
The poorlytimedchange to the recipe made the cake fall flat.