Unripeness: meaning, definitions and examples

Refers specifically to fruits or vegetables that haven't reached a mature state and are not ready to be eaten.

• The unripeness of the bananas is evident from their green color.
• The farmer checked the apples for any signs of unripeness.

Usually denotes a lack of emotional or intellectual development in a person. It can have a negative connotation, especially when describing behavior not deemed appropriate for someone's age.

• His immaturity was obvious when he started laughing during the serious discussion.
• The child's immaturity made it difficult for him to sit still in class.

Can describe not only the color of something but also a person's lack of experience or training, sometimes used in a mildly critical way.

• Her greenness in the kitchen became apparent when she didn't know how to boil an egg.
• The greenness of the young leaves indicated that spring had arrived.

Typically used to describe a lack of refinement or completeness, whether in terms of physical states (like uncooked food) or in experiential areas (like skills or emotions).

• The rawness of her singing voice indicated that she needed more training.
• The rawness of the meat means it needs to be cooked for a longer time.