CALLOWNESS Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

callowness

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Definition of callowness

as in naïveté

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Now healthy, his inclusion on the playoff roster would be a gamble that his elite stuff can mask his inexperience.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Distracted driving, speed, and driver inexperience are all factors that can contribute to motor vehicle accidents in teens.

— Sarah Vanbuskirk, Parents, 16 Sep. 2026

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