UNRIPE Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

unripe

adjective

ˌən-ˈrīp

Definition of unripe

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 Store whole, unripe tomatoes at room temperature in a cool spot away from direct sunlight. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 May 2026 But the best strawberry metaphor is still the first one, when Hasna can’t figure out whether to pick the unripe ones or leave them behind. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 May 2026 Larysa, Oleh, and their cousins would scale apple trees and bite into unripe fruit, hard and green. — Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026 Each textured pad is soaked in a mix of lactic acid (a gentle AHA) and enzyme exfoliants like papain (natural enzymes extracted from raw, unripe papaya) to dissolve dead skin, while the pad itself adds a bit of physical exfoliation. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unripe

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unripe

Adjective

Edamame Edamame, or immature soybeans, is naturally rich in both protein and fiber.

— Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2026
The report, published in December 2024, cited multiple factors, including the fast fashion business model and immature textile recycling technologies.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of immature

Adjective

Changes in the adolescent brain make teenagers increasingly attentive to their social worlds, says Wayne State University psychology professor Hannah Schacter.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
At present, the autonomous vehicle is an adolescent product in more ways than one.

— Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of adolescent

Adjective

In the film, Thị Mầu is a gifted young beauty hemmed in by rigid custom and the demands of her family.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
The Child Mind Institute notes that losing a close friendship can be emotionally painful for young people, and urges adults to take those experiences seriously rather than brushing them off.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of young

Adjective

Store guavas in the fridge or freeze them for up to a year; unripened guavas can ripen faster in a paper bag with an apple.

— Su-Jit Lin, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2026
Cottage cheese is a fresh, unripened cheese known for its mild and tangy flavor and distinctive curds.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 July 2025