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Unfledged: meaning, definitions and examples

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unfledged

 

[ ʌnˈflɛdʒd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

immature state

Unfledged refers to a young bird that has not yet acquired its feathers for flying. This term can also describe someone or something that is inexperienced or not fully developed.

Synonyms

immature, inexperienced, raw, undeveloped

Examples of usage

  • The unfledged chicks remained in the nest, awaiting their first flight.
  • His unfledged skills in negotiation led to a few mistakes during the meeting.
  • An unfledged artist may struggle to find their unique style.

Translations

Translations of the word "unfledged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não amadurecido

🇮🇳 अपरिपक्व

🇩🇪 unentwickelt

🇮🇩 belum berkembang

🇺🇦 недорослий

🇵🇱 niedojrzały

🇯🇵 未熟な

🇫🇷 non mûr

🇪🇸 inmaduro

🇹🇷 gelişmemiş

🇰🇷 미성숙한

🇸🇦 غير ناضج

🇨🇿 nezralý

🇸🇰 nedozretý

🇨🇳 未成熟的

🇸🇮 nezrel

🇮🇸 óþroska

🇰🇿 жетілмеген

🇬🇪 არასრულყოფილი

🇦🇿 tam yetişməmiş

🇲🇽 inmaduro

Etymology

The word 'unfledged' is derived from the prefix 'un-', which indicates negation or absence, and 'fledged', which originates from the Old English word 'fledgian', meaning to acquire feathers or to fly. 'Fledged' itself is connected to the word 'fledge', which can be traced back to the 15th century, referring to a young bird that has developed the feathers necessary for flight. The combination of 'un-' and 'fledged' highlights the state of not being ready for flight both literally and metaphorically, emphasizing immaturity or lack of experience. This term has evolved over time to be applied not only to young birds but also to young humans or other entities that lack development or readiness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,643, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.