unripe

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective not fully developed or mature; not ripe
  2. adjective not fully prepared

Etymology

From Old English unrīpe. Equivalent to un- + ripe.

In classic literature

Synonyms

green, unripened, immature

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