immature

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

Recent Examples on the Web The torn look to the leaves may have to do with frost damage to yet immature leaves, not to a disease. — oregonlive, "Is it natural for evergreens to drop their foliage this time of year? Ask an expert," 19 Oct. 2019 The enterprising yet immature group is made up of speedy Chuck (Josh Gad), explosive Bomb (Danny McBride) and a new team member, the bright engineering student Silver (Rachel Bloom). — Katie Walsh, chicagotribune.com, "‘Angry Birds Movie 2’ review: Feathered friends, pigs must band together," 12 Aug. 2019 The enterprising yet immature group is made up of speedy Chuck (Josh Gad), explosive Bomb (Danny McBride) and a new team member, the bright engineering student Silver (Rachel Bloom). — Katie Walsh, Detroit Free Press, "‘Angry Birds 2’ is chaotic, occasionally thoughtful," 12 Aug. 2019 In Season 1, Annie struggled with her own lack of self-esteem, and challenges involving relationships with her parents, her boss, her best friend, an online troll, and a frustratingly immature boyfriend. — oregonlive.com, "‘Shrill’ producer Max Handelman on growing up in Portland, and why the city is 'part of the DNA of the show’," 17 July 2019 No one besides us who wrote it and are comedy writers and are immature would think that part of it was so funny. — Derek Lawrence, EW.com, "Happy 10th anniversary, Jim and Pam! An oral history of The Office wedding," 8 Oct. 2019 Going into his eighth season as the director of basketball performance, Tarp has helped turn a group of mostly young and physically immature underclassmen into the muscular core of a team many are placing in the top 10 in the country. — Don Markus, baltimoresun.com, "Under the weight of top-10 expectations, Maryland men’s basketball team adds some much-needed muscle," 19 Sep. 2019 Simpson and other divers tend to this underwater nursery as gardeners mind a flower bed — slowly and painstakingly plucking off snails and fireworms that feast on immature coral. — Christina Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Coral gardeners bring back Jamaica’s reefs, piece by piece," 17 Sep. 2019 That was immature, but minor league stuff compared to what many veteran reporters dealt with over the years. — Terry Pluto, cleveland, "Cleveland Browns: Terry’s Talkin’ about how they need to grow up," 2 Nov. 2019

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“Immature.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immaturity. Accessed 10 December 2019.

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immature

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