immaturity

noun

im·​maturity "+ 

1

: the state or quality of being immature

emotional and cultural immaturity

the immaturity of such coarse mineral soils

2

: something immature

childish immaturities

always within his immaturities is the saving grace of his willingness … to accept responsibility

—Times Literary Supplement

Word History

Etymology

Latin immaturitas, from immaturus + -itas -ity

First Known Use

circa 1550, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for immaturity

• insecurity
• prematurity
• biosecurity
• cybersecurity
• impurity
• maturity
• obscurity
• security
• purity
• surety

Kids Definition

immaturity

noun

im·​ma·​tu·​ri·​ty

ˌim-ə-ˈt(y)u̇r-ət-ē

: the state or quality of being immature