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immaturely

 

[ ˌɪməˈtʃʊəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a premature or undeveloped manner

In an immature or premature way; not fully developed or grown.

Synonyms

childishly, juvenile, naively.

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Word Description / Examples
immaturely

Used to describe actions or behavior that are not appropriate for someone's age, typically lacking in development or emotional maturity.

  • He handled the disagreement immaturely, refusing to discuss it rationally
childishly

Typically used to describe behavior that is not only inappropriate for an adult but also reflects a lack of sophistication or seriousness. Often carries a negative connotation.

  • She acted childishly when she didn't get her way, throwing a tantrum in the meeting
juvenile

Often used to describe actions or behavior characteristic of a young person, usually in a negative sense when referring to adults. Can describe either someone young or someone acting like they are immature.

  • His jokes were very juvenile, not suitable for the professional environment
naively

Describes actions or beliefs that show a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement. Does not necessarily imply a lack of development or childishness, but rather a simplicity and innocence.

  • He naively believed that everyone at the business meeting would be honest and straightforward

Examples of usage

  • She reacted immaturely to the situation.
  • He handled the problem immaturely.
  • They spoke immaturely about the topic.

Translations

Translations of the word "immaturely" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imaturamente

🇮🇳 अपरिपक्वता से

🇩🇪 unreif

🇮🇩 secara tidak dewasa

🇺🇦 незріло

🇵🇱 niedojrzale

🇯🇵 未熟に (みじゅくに)

🇫🇷 immaturément

🇪🇸 inmaduramente

🇹🇷 olgunlaşmamış şekilde

🇰🇷 미성숙하게

🇸🇦 بشكل غير ناضج

🇨🇿 nezrale

🇸🇰 nezrelo

🇨🇳 不成熟地

🇸🇮 nezrelo

🇮🇸 óþroskað

🇰🇿 жетілмеген түрде

🇬🇪 უმწიფრად

🇦🇿 yetişməmiş şəkildə

🇲🇽 inmaduramente

Etymology

The word 'immaturely' is derived from the adjective 'immature', which comes from the Latin word 'immaturus', meaning 'not ripe' or 'untimely'. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb 'immaturely'. The concept of immaturity has been discussed in psychology and developmental theories, highlighting the importance of emotional and cognitive growth.

See also: immature, immaturity, maturation, mature, matured, maturing, maturity, premature.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,433, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.