immature

Describes someone or something that is not fully developed or grown; often used to describe childish behavior.

ruОписывает кого-то или что-то, что не полностью развито или выросло; часто используется для описания инфантильного поведения.esDescribe a alguien o algo que no está completamente desarrollado o crecido; a menudo se usa para referirse a un comportamiento infantil o falto de madurez.frQualifie une personne ou une chose qui n'est pas complètement développée ou arrivée à maturité ; s'emploie souvent pour décrire un comportement puéril ou infantile.deBeschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das noch nicht vollständig entwickelt oder ausgewachsen ist; wird oft für kindisches oder unreifes Verhalten verwendet.ptDescreve alguém ou algo que não está totalmente desenvolvido ou crescido; costuma ser usado para falar de comportamento infantil.zh形容某人或某物尚未完全发育或成长；也常用来形容幼稚、不成熟的行为。arيصف شخصًا أو شيئًا لم يكتمل نموه أو ينضجه بعد؛ ويُستعمل غالبًا لوصف سلوك طفولي أو غير ناضج.

1. Lacking emotional or mental growth A2 formal

   Acting in a way that is not typical of an adult, especially with childish behavior or lack of responsibility.

   • His immature reaction surprised everyone.
   • She made an immature comment about the situation.
   • Crying over a spilled drink seems immature.

   ruНезрелыйesInmaduro (falta de madurez emocional o mental)frimmature (manque de maturité affective ou mentale)deUnreifptImaturozh不成熟arغير ناضج

   Synonyme: babyishchildishinfantilejuvenilepuerile

   Antonyme: adultgrownupmature

2. Early stage of life or development B1 formal

   Referring to the early period of growth or development in a living thing, before full adulthood.

   • The immature plants need extra care.
   • These cells are still immature and will divide.
   • Immature animals rely on their parents for food.

   ruНезрелыйesInmaduro (etapa temprana de desarrollo)frJeune, pas encore adultedeUnreifptImaturozh未成熟的arغير ناضج

   Synonyme: adolescentbuddingembryonicgreeninfantjuvenileundevelopedunripeyoung

   Antonyme: adultdevelopedfull-grownmature

3. Not fully developed or ripe B1 formal

   Not yet complete in growth; not ready for use or consumption.

   • The fruit is still immature and tastes sour.
   • Immature wood is weaker than aged timber.
   • The decision was based on immature analysis.

   ruНезрелыйesinmadurofrNon mûr ou pas encore développédeUnreifptImaturozh未成熟的arغير ناضج

   Synonyme: embryonicgreenjuvenilenascentprematureundevelopedunripeyoung

   Antonyme: adultdevelopedgrownmatureripe

4. Not yet mature (general) B1 formal

   Describing something that has not yet reached its full size, strength, or capacity.

   • The immature bird cannot fly yet.
   • Our plans are still immature and need refinement.
   • Immature ideas often evolve over time.

   ruНезрелыйesInmaduro (no plenamente desarrollado)frpas encore maturedeUnreifptImaturozh未成熟的arغير ناضج

   Synonyme: callowgreenjuvenileundevelopedunfledgedunripeyoung

   Antonyme: adultdevelopedfull-grownmatureripe

5. Of birds: without feathers C1 formal scientific

   Describing a young bird that has not yet grown its feathers.

   • The nest held three immature chicks.
   • Immature birds often have fluffy down.
   • Ornithologists studied the immature plumage.

   ruНеоперившийсяesSin plumas (polluelo)frOiseau sans plumesdeUnbefiedertptImplumezh未长羽毛的arغير مُرِيش

   Synonyme: callowfeatherlessunfeatheredunfledged

   Antonyme: featheredfledged

• more immature comparative form
• most immature superlative form