as in immature
lacking in adult experience or maturity
unripe and unprepared recruits who were sent into battle as cannon fodder
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Recent Examples of unripe
The female bores into the fig to lay its eggs, which hatch out as larvae inside the fruit and eat the unripe insides before burrowing their way out.
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Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
When prepared the right way, this unripe variety has the potential to be just as delicious as other tomato dishes.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
One study showed that, per 100-gram serving, unripe bananas contain 18 grams of fiber, ripe bananas contain 4-5 grams, and overripe bananas contain only 2 grams.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 Apr. 2025
Much of this intake is of low quality, such as bark, mature leaves and unripe fruits.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unripe
Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
When prepared the right way, this unripe variety has the potential to be just as delicious as other tomato dishes.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
One study showed that, per 100-gram serving, unripe bananas contain 18 grams of fiber, ripe bananas contain 4-5 grams, and overripe bananas contain only 2 grams.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 Apr. 2025
Much of this intake is of low quality, such as bark, mature leaves and unripe fruits.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unripe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unripe
Adjective
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There was no data on frequency, dose, or method of cannabis consumption, and only immature eggs, which are less ideal for reproduction, were available for lab experiments.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Sep. 2025
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When immature eggs—known as oocytes, which are eggs that have not yet fully developed to the stage where they can be fertilized—were exposed to THC at levels similar to those detected in patients, researchers observed more frequent chromosome errors.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Clearly frustrated, Palencia gave up five runs and recorded zero outs during the ninth inning of that 6-3 loss to the Washington Nationals, a last-place team with a largely inexperienced and nondescript lineup.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Having won five straight Ryder Cups and 12 of the last 13, the American team entered as the heavy favorite despite fielding a relatively inexperienced squad.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But in recent years, psychologists, sociologists and concerned parents alike have noticed a growing number of young adults who seem caught in this adolescent quicksand — unable or unwilling to take the next step into adulthood.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement Boston Children’s Hospital was home to the first pediatric and adolescent transgender health program in the nation, according to court documents.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Kirks have two young children.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Here’s what each royal inherited from Queen Elizabeth So, the King’s decision to meet with his youngest son doesn’t just put him in direct opposition to Prince William, but also one of his closest advisors.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Unripe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unripe. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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