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Callowest: meaning, definitions and examples

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callowest

 

[ ˈkæl.oʊ.ɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

most immature

The term 'callowest' refers to the highest degree of immaturity or inexperience. It is often used to describe someone or something that is naive or unseasoned, particularly in the context of youth or lack of professional experience.

Synonyms

green, immature, inexperienced, naive

Examples of usage

  • His callowest attempts at leadership were met with ridicule.
  • The callowest of the recruits struggled to keep up with the demands of training.
  • They dismissed his callowest opinions as those of a naive student.

Translations

Translations of the word "callowest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais imaturo

🇮🇳 अपरिपक्वतम

🇩🇪 am unreifsten

🇮🇩 paling muda

🇺🇦 найдосвідченіший

🇵🇱 najmniej dojrzały

🇯🇵 最も未熟な

🇫🇷 le plus immature

🇪🇸 el más inmaduro

🇹🇷 en olgun

🇰🇷 가장 미숙한

🇸🇦 الأكثر عدم نضجًا

🇨🇿 nejméně vyspělý

🇸🇰 najmenej vyspelý

🇨🇳 最不成熟的

🇸🇮 najmanj zrel

🇮🇸 þroskastur

🇰🇿 ең жетілмеген

🇬🇪 ყველაზე დაუმთავრებელი

🇦🇿 ən gənc

🇲🇽 el más inmaduro

Etymology

The word 'callow' comes from the Old English 'calu', which means bald or bare, indicating something lacking in growth or maturity. The term evolved into its modern sense in the 14th century to describe young birds that had not yet developed feathers and thus appeared bare. Over time, it came to symbolize a lack of experience or maturity in humans, particularly young people. The superlative form 'callowest' emphasizes this state of immaturity to the greatest extent. Its usage has evolved in literature and conversation to critique or reflect on the naivety found in youth, often highlighting the inherent vulnerability and unpreparedness that accompanies inexperience.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,656, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.