Unripened: meaning, definitions and examples

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unripened

 

[ ʌnˈraɪpənd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

food

Not yet ripe; immature.

Synonyms

green, immature, unripe

Examples of usage

  • The unripened fruit was too sour to eat.
  • She left the cheese unripened for a few more days to develop a stronger flavor.
Context #2 | Adjective

person

Not fully developed or mature in terms of behavior or skills.

Synonyms

immature, inexperienced, undeveloped

Examples of usage

  • The unripened artist showed potential but still had a lot to learn.
  • He was considered unripened for the leadership role due to his lack of experience.

Translations

Translations of the word "unripened" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não amadurecido

🇮🇳 कच्चा

🇩🇪 unreif

🇮🇩 belum matang

🇺🇦 недостиглий

🇵🇱 niedojrzały

🇯🇵 未熟な (みじゅくな)

🇫🇷 non mûr

🇪🇸 inmaduro

🇹🇷 olgunlaşmamış

🇰🇷 덜 익은

🇸🇦 غير ناضج

🇨🇿 nezralý

🇸🇰 nezrelý

🇨🇳 未成熟的 (wèichéngshú de)

🇸🇮 nezrel

🇮🇸 óþroskaður

🇰🇿 шикі

🇬🇪 არასრულწლოვანი

🇦🇿 yetkinləşməmiş

🇲🇽 inmaduro

Etymology

The word 'unripened' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'ripened', which comes from the Old English word 'ripen' meaning 'to become mature or ripe'. The concept of ripening has been associated with the process of maturation and development for centuries, with various cultures using ripened fruits as symbols of growth and readiness. The term 'unripened' has been used since the early 19th century to describe things that are not yet fully mature or developed.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,194, 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.