mistimed
UK: ˌmɪsˈtaɪmd | US: ˌmɪsˈtaɪmd
adj. occurring or done at the wrong time
vt. (past tense) to do or schedule something at an inappropriate time
The word "mistimed" combines the prefix "mis-" (Old English, meaning "wrong" or "badly") with the root "time" (Old English "tīma," meaning "period" or "moment"), and the suffix "-ed" (indicating past tense or participle form). The logical progression reflects an action ("time") performed incorrectly ("mis-"), resulting in an ill-timed outcome. This structure is common in English for creating negative or erroneous versions of verbs (e.g., "misunderstand," "miscalculate").
Her mistimed joke made the room awkward.
The runner mistimed his sprint and finished last.
A mistimed investment during the market crash led to heavy losses.
The actor’s mistimed entrance ruined the scene.
He regretted his mistimed criticism during the meeting.