IMMATURE Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

immature

adjective

ˌi-mə-ˈchu̇r

Definition of immature

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 Look for eggplants that are smaller and immature, that are firm, smooth-skinned and heavy for their size — full-size and puffy ones can be bitter and have harder seeds. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 In immature stages, the insects can be controlled with insecticidal soap or horticultural oil. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 7 July 2026 In practice, portions of the automation framework still feel slightly immature. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026 These are the immature stages of small brown moths. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for immature

Recent Examples of Synonyms for immature

Adjective

As Texas’ public-school enrollment experiences its first non-pandemic enrollment decline in decades, Tarrant County’s pre-K enrollment is also losing its youngest students.

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
Additionally, thin or fragile skin can tear or simply not hold designs as well as younger, more elastic skin.

— Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of young

Adjective

The basics of investing are set out in accessible, but not childish, terms, and the little tutorials are free of any hint of edutainment or corniness.

— Marie Sapirie, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The portrait of Musk that emerges here is that of a childish, terminally online man who desires to eliminate the messiness of contemporary life for a more rigid order.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

Definition of childish

Adjective

The Dolphins entered camp with a young and relatively inexperienced group of edge rushers, placing the Michigan product in the unusual position of being asked to help lead others while still fighting to reestablish himself.

— Tyler M. Carmona July 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Others point out working with an inexperienced pitching coach, working behind a bad defense and working without a contract for next season as pieces to the puzzle.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of inexperienced

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Doe continued to see Drotts after the probation department released him from the juvenile facility on April 3, 2026, Burris said.

— Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said the teenager was being held in juvenile detention for firearms violations and first-degree assault.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 July 2026

Definition of juvenile

Adjective

Globally, adolescent girls spend more time than boys performing household chores.

— Courtney Busch, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
The brain’s reward and emotional systems develop earlier than the executive function centers that provide impulse control, and this imbalance peaks during the adolescent years.

— J. Todd R. Lawrence, STAT, 27 July 2026