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   immature

   /ˌɪməˈtjʊə/

   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 humour" 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).

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   • 1. immaturely adverb

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   What is the meaning of immaturity?

   • The prefix 'im' in the word immaturity has a positive meaning, not just a void or lack. It is important to note that the terms 'capacity' and 'potentiality' have a double meaning, one sense being negative, the other positive. Capacity may denote mere receptivity, like the capacity of a quart measure. Immaturity, in this context, refers to the state of having the capacity for growth or development.

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   What does immature mean in a sentence?

   • When applied to people, however, immature is often used to describe someone who behaves in a childish way. So if your 42-year-old brother spends the entire holiday weekend playing video games and then throws a temper tantrum when you ask him to help with the dishes, the word you’re looking for to describe him is probably immature.

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   What is immature behavior?

   • Silly, immature behavior. Not finished or perfected; incomplete. Lacking the emotional maturity, sense of responsibility, etc. characteristic of an adult, or of others one's own age. Worn down only slightly by erosion, as a land surface having steeply entrenched stream valleys that lack well-developed flood plains. An immature animal; a juvenile.

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   Is 'immature' a negative term?

   • Answer (1 of 4): The term 'immaturity' has a negative connotation, but it is not a negative word. We were ALL at some point immature. As kids, we didn't know any better. We didn't know the limits of things because our brains were so curious.

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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 lacking experience or responsibility. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, pronunciation and translations.

   • English (US)

     IMMATURE meaning: 1. not behaving in a way that is as calm...

   • Znaczenie Immature, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     IMMATURE definicja: 1. not behaving in a way that is as calm...

   • Immature in Russian

     IMMATURE translate: незрелый , неокончательно развившийся,...

   • Immature in Spanish

     IMMATURE translate: inmaduro, inmaduro, no maduro,...

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     IMMATURE translate: 不成熟的, 沒經驗的, 未長成的，發育未全的. Learn more in...

   • Immature: Korean Translation

     IMMATURE translate: 미숙한. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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

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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › immatureIMMATURE - 33 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   adjective. These are words and phrases related to immature. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of immature. The larva or caterpillar is the immature stage of the butterfly. Synonyms. embryonic. unripe. young. youthful. rudimentary. infantile. pubescent. unformed. half-grown. not mature. undeveloped.

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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.

9. www.dictionary.com › browse › immatureIMMATURE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Immature means not fully grown or developed, or lacking wisdom, insight, emotional stability, etc. See the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word immature in sentences from various sources.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › immatureIMMATURE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    Immature means not fully grown or developed, or lacking wisdom, insight, or responsibility. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of immature with sentences and translations.