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as in young
being in the early stage of life, growth, or development
immature frogs are called "tadpoles"
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as in childish
having or showing the annoying qualities (as silliness) associated with children
an immature teenager who still threw tantrums
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as in inexperienced
lacking in adult experience or maturity
many high school students are still too immature to foresee the consequences of their actions
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Recent Examples of immature
Quantum computing remains a fragmented and immature market, UBS analysts led by Madeleine Jenkins wrote in a 103-page report to clients on Monday.
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 19 Jan. 2026
The challenge for governments, in Burt’s view, is engaging with crypto without rushing immature frameworks or attempting to dictate outcomes in a fast-moving industry.
—Anastasia Chernikova, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Edamame Edamame are immature soybeans that are rich in protein.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
The edible part of okra is the plant’s immature seedpods, which contain high levels of a substance called mucilage.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 19 Jan. 2026
The challenge for governments, in Burt’s view, is engaging with crypto without rushing immature frameworks or attempting to dictate outcomes in a fast-moving industry.
—Anastasia Chernikova, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Edamame Edamame are immature soybeans that are rich in protein.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
The edible part of okra is the plant’s immature seedpods, which contain high levels of a substance called mucilage.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immature
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Over the years, Joseph's family sent his dental and medical records to states where unidentified bodies of young boys and young men were found, the Northwest Times of Indiana reported in 2019.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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Same-store sales soared 7% for the quarter as its consistent release of new menu items lured in a variety of people, including high-income consumers, younger eaters and families.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Maybe this is just appealing to my simplest, most childish instincts, reacting to bright colours like a toddler might.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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When Smith drives us in the golf cart, hunched close to the wheel, a look of childish mischief spreads over his face.—
Sam Kestenbaum,
Vulture,
2 Jan. 2026
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The most common complaints include denying legitimate claims, partnering with inexperienced and unqualified service providers, poor service, and slow response times.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Had training standards slipped, pushing relatively inexperienced ski patrollers into dangerous situations?—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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The outreach has to happen prior to these type of juvenile antics.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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In October, a juvenile wolf from the Beyem Seyo pack in Sierra County was shot to death by a CDFW officer who mistook it for one of three adult animals that had been preying on cattle from local ranches.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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With a biting script by Tina Fey, the film fearlessly explores the dark side of the early aughts adolescent social scene.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Feb. 2026
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The teen recently spent a day at a major tech company that is working to shape the future of adolescent technology.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Immature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immature. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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