Unripe
(adjective)
- Not having reached full maturity or not having reached a state of readiness.
- Not having developed fully or not having reached its full potential.
- Not being ready to be eaten or not being ready to be used.
Origin:
From the old english word "unrĂpe" meaning not ripe or not mature.
Examples:
- The fruit was unripe and not ready to be picked.
- The unripe berries were not yet sweet.
- The unripe banana was still green and firm.
- The unripe tomatoes were not yet red.
- The unripe avocado was not yet soft.