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 The popular Korean drama Flex X Cop, whose full first season and episode one of season two drop on August 7, centers on Jin I-soo, who is an immature heir to a massive company and is bored with his job. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026 This struck Stevens and her allies as immature, insulting, and more than a little sexist. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026 This is Nathan’s signature refrain, which speaks volumes about his immature management style. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026 If speed and trust are still presented as a trade-off in 2026, that is a sign of an immature solution, not an inherent limitation. — Susan Laine, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for immature

Recent Examples of Synonyms for immature

Adjective

Prince Harry was already set to be in Britain next month for an annual ceremony run by WellChild, a charity that cares for seriously ill children and young people in the UK.

— Max Foster, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
The tinted windows looked out onto the courts where Richardson trained some of the best young female players in the Rio Grande Valley, but the glass was one-way, and from outside, nothing that happened in the room was visible.

— Molly Hensley-Clancy, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of young

Adjective

Their quest is complicated by Hampton Squib, an inexperienced and wildly underprepared adventurer whose dream of heroism far exceeds his abilities.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
Bass, who finished about 5 points ahead of Raman in the June primary, sought to portray her challenger as an inexperienced outsider who would struggle to build support at City Hall.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of inexperienced

Adjective

One suspect’s juvenile petition is for conspiracy to commit a felony.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026
The driver of the Charger ran from the scene, leaving behind a juvenile passenger who was later reunited with a parent, according to Wheeler.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of juvenile

Adjective

The manga and popular anime series follow adolescent ninja Naruto, who dreams of becoming his community’s protector and leader known as the village ninja.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026
Once dismissed as overly sweet, hyper-feminine, or adolescent, the best gourmand fragrances have since evolved.

— Danielle James, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026