Immature

Pronunciation: /ɪˈməˌtjʊr/

Definitions of immature

adjective not fully developed or mature; lacking experience, wisdom, or judgment

Example Sentences

A1 He is immature and often acts like a child.

A2 Her immature behavior is causing problems in the classroom.

B1 The team leader criticized him for his immature response to the situation.

B2 His immature attitude towards work is hindering his professional growth.

C1 Despite his intelligence, his immature decision-making skills hold him back.

C2 She needs to mature and stop relying on others to solve her problems.

Examples of immature in a Sentence

formal Her behavior at the meeting was deemed immature by the board members.

informal Stop being so immature and just listen to what I have to say.

slang Dude, don't be so immature about it, just chill out.

figurative His understanding of the situation was still immature, like a seed waiting to sprout.

Grammatical Forms of immature

• past tense: immatured
• plural: immatures
• comparative: more immature
• superlative: most immature
• present tense: immatures
• future tense: will immature
• perfect tense: has immatured
• continuous tense: is immature
• singular: immature
• positive degree: immature
• infinitive: to immature
• gerund: immaturing
• participle: immatured

Origin and Evolution of immature

First Known Use: 1540 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'immature' originated from the Latin word 'immaturus', which is a combination of 'im-' (meaning 'not') and 'maturus' (meaning 'ripe' or 'mature').

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that is not fully developed or ripe, the word 'immature' has evolved to also refer to behavior or qualities that are considered childish, inexperienced, or lacking in maturity.