Immaturity: meaning, definitions and examples

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immaturity

[ ˌɪməˈtjʊərɪti ]

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behavior

The state of not being fully developed or mature, especially mentally or emotionally.

Synonyms

adolescence, childishness, inexperience

Examples of usage

She still had moments of immaturity, despite her age.
His immaturity was evident in the way he handled the situation.

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biology

The state of being immature, not fully grown or developed.

Synonyms

juvenility, undeveloped, unripeness

Examples of usage

The immaturity of the fruit was a sign that it was not yet ready to be picked.
The plant's immaturity made it susceptible to diseases.

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legal

The state of not having reached the age of legal maturity.

Synonyms

minority, underage, youthfulness

Examples of usage

Due to his immaturity, he was not held fully responsible for his actions.

Translations

Translations of the word "immaturity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imaturidade

🇮🇳 अपरिपक्वता

🇩🇪 Unreife

🇮🇩 ketidakdewasaan

🇺🇦 незрілість

🇵🇱 niedojrzałość

🇯🇵 未熟さ (みじゅくさ)

🇫🇷 immaturité

🇪🇸 inmadurez

🇹🇷 olgunlaşmamışlık

🇰🇷 미성숙 (miseongsuk)

🇸🇦 عدم النضج

🇨🇿 nezralost

🇸🇰 nezrelosť

🇨🇳 不成熟 (bù chéngshú)

🇸🇮 nezrelost

🇮🇸 óþroski

🇰🇿 жетілмегендік

🇬🇪 უმწიფრობა (umc'iproba)

🇦🇿 yetkinlik

🇲🇽 inmadurez

Word origin

The word 'immaturity' originates from the Latin word 'immaturitas', which is a combination of 'im-' (not) and 'maturus' (ripe, mature). It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The concept of immaturity has been a topic of discussion in psychology, biology, and law, highlighting the importance of development and growth in various aspects of life.