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immature
[ im-uh-choor, -toor, -tyoor, -chur ]
adjective
- not mature, ripe, developed, perfected, etc.
- emotionally undeveloped; juvenile; childish.
Synonyms: , ,
- Physical Geography. youthful ( def 5 ).
- Archaic. premature.
immature
/ -ˈtʃʊə; ˌɪməˈtjʊə /
adjective
- not fully grown or developed
- deficient in maturity; lacking wisdom, insight, emotional stability, etc
- geography a less common term for youthful
Derived Forms
- ˌˈٳܰٲ, noun
- ˌˈٳܰ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- m·ٳܰl adverb
- m·ٳܰn noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Despite her experiences, Ellie is still emotionally immature, seeing independence as its own authority.
Mr Whale added: "I am also a very different person from the immature individual that encouraged, facilitated and allowed this situation to occur."
A baby’s first month of life is the neonatal period, a vulnerable time because of their immature immune system.
"We were followed, stalked and sneered at by multiple members of young, immature staff," she said.
In mitigation, Susannah Proctor said "immature" Ibbotson had "no concept of the tragic consequences of what he had done" when he was seen celebrating.
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