Unripe: meaning, definitions and examples

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unripe

[ʌnˈraɪp ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

fruit

Not fully mature or developed; not yet ready to be eaten.

Synonyms

green, immature, unripened.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
unripe	Typically used to describe fruits or vegetables that have not reached full maturity and are not ready to eat. The bananas are still unripe and taste very starchy. She prefers not to use unripe tomatoes for the salad.
immature	Often used to describe people who show a lack of maturity in behavior or actions, can also apply to things not fully developed. It carries a negative connotation when referring to people. His jokes are really immature for his age. The technology is still immature and not suitable for mass production.
green	Commonly used for fruits and vegetables that are not mature but can also refer to inexperienced people or environmentally friendly practices. The apples are still green and sour. As a new employee, he is still very green and has a lot to learn. They implemented a green initiative to reduce waste.
unripened	Similar to 'unripe,' specifically focuses on fruits or vegetables that have not reached the peak of ripeness. The unripened grapes were too tart to eat. This recipe doesn't work well with unripened avocados.

Examples of usage

The unripe bananas were still green and hard.
She picked the unripe apples from the tree.

^{Context #2 | Adjective}

person

Lacking experience or maturity; not fully developed.

Synonyms

immature, inexperienced, unseasoned.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
unripe	Used to describe fruit or vegetables that are not fully developed or ready to be eaten. The banana is still unripe and too hard to eat The unripe tomatoes need more time to turn red
inexperienced	Used to describe someone who lacks experience or knowledge in a specific field or activity. The new intern is inexperienced in handling client calls Although he is talented, he is still inexperienced in project management
immature	Typically used when referring to people or their behavior, indicating a lack of emotional or mental development; often carries a negative connotation. His immature behavior at the meeting was embarrassing She is too immature to handle such responsibilities
unseasoned	Useful for describing someone or something that lacks seasoning or preparation, often used in culinary contexts or to refer to someone without much experience in a specific area. The unseasoned chicken tasted bland As an unseasoned sailor, he found the sea voyage quite challenging

Examples of usage

He was unripe for such a responsible position.
The young actor was considered unripe for the lead role.

Translations

Translations of the word "unripe" in other languages:

🇵🇹 verde

🇮🇳 कच्चा

🇩🇪 unreif

🇮🇩 mentah

🇺🇦 незрілий

🇵🇱 niedojrzały

🇯🇵 未熟な (みじゅくな)

🇫🇷 non mûr

🇪🇸 inmaduro

🇹🇷 ham

🇰🇷 덜 익은

🇸🇦 غير ناضج

🇨🇿 nezralý

🇸🇰 nezrelý

🇨🇳 未熟的 (wèishú de)

🇸🇮 nezrel

🇮🇸 ólíkaður

🇰🇿 піспеген

🇬🇪 უმწიფარი

🇦🇿 yetişməmiş

🇲🇽 inmaduro

Etymology

The word 'unripe' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'ripe' meaning 'fully matured'. The concept of ripeness has been associated with agriculture and food since ancient times, with people learning to distinguish between ripe and unripe fruits and vegetables for consumption.

See also: ripe, ripen, ripened, ripeness, ripening, unripeness.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,150, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.

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25147 sacerdotal
25148 maligned
25149 pensionable
25150 unripe
25151 remunerated
25152 leggings
25153 anchovy
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