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   im·ma·ture

   /ˌiməˈto͝or/

   adjective

   • 1. not fully developed: "many of the fish caught are immature" Similar unripenot ripenot maturenot maturedunmellowedundevelopedunformedimperfectunfinishedincompletecruderawgreenOpposite ripemature
   • ▪ having or showing an emotional or intellectual development appropriate to someone younger: "his immature sense of humor" Similar childishbabyishinfantilejuvenilepuerilejejunecallowgreeninexperiencedunsophisticatedunworldlynaiveingenuousinformal:wet behind the earsborn yesterdayOpposite mature

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘premature’, referring to death): from Latin immaturus ‘untimely, unripe’, from in- ‘not’ + maturus ‘ripe’ (see mature).

   Derivatives

   • 1. immaturely adverb

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › immatureImmature Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of IMMATURE is exhibiting less than an expected degree of maturity. How to use immature in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishIMMATURE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Immature means not behaving or developing as expected for your age, or not having much experience of something. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and how to pronounce it in different languages.

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   Immature definition: not mature, ripe, developed, perfected, etc.. See examples of IMMATURE used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › immatureImmature - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   When used in a general sense, immature describes something in an early stage of development, such as an immature fruit tree or an immature political system. When applied to people, however, immature is often used to describe someone who behaves in a childish way.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › immatureImmature - definition of immature by The Free Dictionary

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   Immature means not fully grown or developed, or lacking normal maturity. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of the word immature in different contexts and languages.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIMMATURE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Immature means not fully grown or developed, or lacking the emotional maturity of an adult. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of immature with sentences and collocations.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › immatureImmature Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Learn the meaning of immature as an adjective and a noun, with synonyms, antonyms, and examples. Immature can describe something that is not fully grown, developed, or mature, or someone who lacks normal maturity or responsibility.