as in adolescence
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Recent Examples of immaturity
And, in the Japanese dub, the pairs’ voice actors Kikunosuke Toya and Reina Ueda do a fantastic job, emphasizing Denji and Reze’s immaturity and hesitation in this burgeoning relationship.
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Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
Inevitably, most of the names are defensive-minded players, but the fact that Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernandez and Jackson have all been booked most for dissent out of all the categories highlights some of the immaturity in the ranks.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
This affair is just another example of Adam’s bewildering emotional immaturity.
—Sarah John, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
According to psychotherapist Sarah Lee, an adult who struggles with basic routines like cooking and cleaning while their partner is away may be dealing with more than just immaturity.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Coach Billy Napier’s team blended play-calling staleness, horrendous clock management, defensive containment issues and overall immaturity.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Mature Operational Processes To Prevent Deployment Gaps Technical issues, such as a node failure that results in a catastrophic, systemwide outage, are the result of process immaturity.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
South said that while the rise of some of these roles could also be a symptom of our immaturity with AI rather than a direct need for this work, the C-suite will still have to take on new responsibilities in the AI age.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2025
Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
Inevitably, most of the names are defensive-minded players, but the fact that Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernandez and Jackson have all been booked most for dissent out of all the categories highlights some of the immaturity in the ranks.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
This affair is just another example of Adam’s bewildering emotional immaturity.
—Sarah John, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
According to psychotherapist Sarah Lee, an adult who struggles with basic routines like cooking and cleaning while their partner is away may be dealing with more than just immaturity.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Coach Billy Napier’s team blended play-calling staleness, horrendous clock management, defensive containment issues and overall immaturity.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Mature Operational Processes To Prevent Deployment Gaps Technical issues, such as a node failure that results in a catastrophic, systemwide outage, are the result of process immaturity.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
South said that while the rise of some of these roles could also be a symptom of our immaturity with AI rather than a direct need for this work, the C-suite will still have to take on new responsibilities in the AI age.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immaturity
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While the change in how pediatricians approach allergen exposure began with the LEAP trial, subsequent long-term follow-up studies, including the LEAP-Trio study published in 2024, confirmed that this protection extends into adolescence when early exposure is sustained.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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One cultural role of child stars, after all, is to embody for their moment the ambiguities of approaching adolescence.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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Although not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution, the filibuster has evolved into a powerful tool for minority parties to negotiate, signal opposition, or influence legislative prioritization.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Cory’s appointment comes swiftly after Thomas Benski’s Lumina Media made a seven-figure investment in Arcade, taking a minority stake.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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Discount retailing was in its infancy, but Price’s success spurred competitors such as Kmart, Target, and Walmart, all of which opened in 1962.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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The road ahead for biocomputing While the technology is still in its infancy, researchers see vast potential in biocomputing.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Immaturity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immaturity. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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