unripened

adjective

ˌən-ˈrī-pənd How to pronounce unripened (audio)
Definition of unripenednext
as in inexperienced
lacking in adult experience or maturity the unripened thoughts of a young writer with limited life experiences

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Recent Examples of unripened Cottage cheese is a fresh, unripened cheese known for its mild and tangy flavor and distinctive curds. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 July 2025 Benin explains that Drizzle is made with small unripened olives, harvested in the fall before the rainy season in Spain, where the olives are sourced, so there’s minimal water and oil inside. — Andrew Watman, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 Equally delicious is her banana cou cou, smashed unripened banana topped with lamb gravy. — Patrick Scott, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025 The skinny on capers For the uninitiated, capers are the unripened, pea-sized buds of the prickly caper bush, or Capparis spinosa. — Allison Morrow, CNN, 23 Mar. 2024 The new Olallieberry Nocino sinks the inky berries in an unripened walnut liqueur with nutmeg, allspice and cloves. — Becky Duffett, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Dec. 2023 In addition to being tasty (locals fry the plant’s unripened flower heads in olive oil and garlic, and add them to omelets, meat and chickpea dishes), akkoub is rich in calcium and iron. — Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 July 2022 Verjus is the juice of unripened wine grapes and has a bright fresh flavor that lends itself well to nonalcoholic cocktails. — Washington Post, 14 July 2021 Just place the unripened avocados in a paper bag with a banana or an apple, fold over the top and leave it on the counter. — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Mar. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unripened
  1. inexperienced
  2. immature
  3. adolescent
  4. unripe
  5. young
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
Adjective
  • 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
  • Edamame Edamame are young, immature soybeans harvested early.
    — Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 17 July 2026
Definition of immature
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
Definition of adolescent
Adjective
  • If the watermelon is still unripe, the spot on the rind will be white.
    — Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2026
  • Overall, the smell reminded me of running over unripe mulberries with a lawnmower, the fruit and grass getting pulverized together in an aromatic amalgamation.
    — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 9 June 2026
Definition of unripe
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

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“Unripened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unripened. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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