Immature
(adjective)
- Not fully developed or grown; immature.
- Not having reached a desired or final stage of development.
- Lacking the maturity, judgment, or responsibility expected of an adult.
Origin:
From latin immaturus, from in- + maturus, ripe.
Examples:
- The fruit was picked before it was mature and was not yet ripe.
- He was criticized for his immature behavior at the party.
- The young athlete's game was still immature and needed more work.
- The student's writing was immature and needed more development.
- The company's management team was criticized for its immature handling of the crisis.