immature

adjective

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im·ma·ture | \ ˌi-mə-ˈtu̇r

, -ˈtyu̇r, -ˈchu̇r

Definition of immature

1a : exhibiting less than an expected degree of maturity emotionally immature adults

b : lacking complete growth, differentiation, or development immature fruits a sexually immature bird

c : having the potential capacity to attain a definitive form or state : crude, unfinished a vigorous but immature school of art

2 archaic : premature

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Other Words from immature

immature noun

immaturely adverb

immaturity \ ˌi-mə-ˈtu̇r-ə-tē

, -ˈtyu̇r- , -ˈchu̇r- \ noun

Examples of immature in a Sentence

The flock included both adult and immature birds. His teachers have complained about his immature behavior.

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