Unripened: meaning, definitions and examples
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unripened
[ ʌnˈraɪpənd ]
food
Not yet ripe; immature.
Synonyms
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.
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
Word origin
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.