unripe

• Beschreibt Früchte oder Ernten, die noch nicht vollständig ausgereift oder nicht zum Verzehr geeignet sind; auch allgemein für noch nicht entwickelte oder vorläufige Zustände.

Describes fruit or crops that are not yet fully developed or ready to be eaten.

1. Not fully developed or matureA2formal

   Describes fruit or crops that have not yet reached full growth or readiness for eating.

   Unreif

   • The unripe apples were too sour to eat.
   • She picked an unripe banana from the tree.
   • Unripe tomatoes are often used in cooking for their firm texture.

   Synonymegreenimmatureundevelopedunripened

   Antonymefully grownmatureripe

2. Not fully preparedB2formal

   Describes something that is not yet ready or fully developed, such as a plan or idea.

   Unreif

   • The proposal is still unripe and needs more discussion.
   • His skills are unripe for such a demanding job.
   • The project was abandoned because the concept was unripe.

   Synonymeembryonicgreenimmatureinchoateincompleteprematurerawundevelopedunfinishedunprepared

   Antonymedevelopedmatureready