unripened

adjective

un·​rip·​ened ˌən-ˈrī-pənd How to pronounce unripened (audio)
-ˈrī-pᵊmd
: not approaching or at full development : not matured : not ripened
unripened fruit

Examples of unripened in a Sentence

the unripened thoughts of a young writer with limited life experiences

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unripened was in 1561

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“Unripened.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unripened. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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