immature — not fully developed physically, emotionally, or mentally
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not fully developed physically, emotionally, or mentally
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈmætʃʊr/
Korean meaning: 신체적, 정서적, 정신적으로 완전히 성숙하지 않은
Korean pronunciation: 이-머-츄어 (강세: 머)
Example Sentences
- My little brother is so immature that he still believes in Santa Claus at age 15.
- The immature apples were too sour to eat.
- His immature response to criticism showed he wasn't ready for the promotion.
immature
ADJECTIVE//ɪˈmætʃʊr//
not fully developed physically, emotionally, or mentally
💡 Concept
Acting childish despite being older
🎵 Rhyme
Time will cure what's immature and make it mature.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɪˈmætʃʊr/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪˈmætʃʊə/
🌳Etymology
Prefixim--
Rootmature
Origin
라틴어 'immaturus'에서 유래되었습니다. 'im-(not)'과 'maturus(ripe, mature)'가 결합되어 '성숙하지 않은'이라는 의미가 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
maturepuresurecure
mature
pure
sure
cure
🔗Collocations
immature behavior
emotionally immature
immature fruit
immature decision
immature attitude
immature cells
immature remarks
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My little brother is so immature that he still believes in Santa Claus at age 15.”
“The immature apples were too sour to eat.”
“His immature response to criticism showed he wasn't ready for the promotion.”
😄 Fun example
“She giggled at immature jokes that weren't even funny.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
childishjuvenilenaiveundevelopedunripe
Antonyms
matureadultdeveloped
Related
adolescentyounginexperiencedgrowthdevelopment
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