Immaturity

Pronunciation: /ɪˌmæˈtjʊrɪti/

Definitions of immaturity

noun lack of maturity or the state of being immature

Example Sentences

A1 Immaturity can sometimes lead to silly behavior.

A2 Teenagers often struggle with immaturity as they navigate through adolescence.

B1 Dealing with immaturity in the workplace can be challenging for managers.

B2 His immaturity was evident in the way he handled the situation.

C1 The artist's immaturity was apparent in the lack of depth in his work.

C2 She was criticized for her immaturity in handling the high-pressure situation.

Examples of immaturity in a Sentence

formal The immaturity displayed by the new intern was concerning to the senior management.

informal His immaturity really showed when he couldn't handle the criticism.

slang Stop acting so immature, it's really getting on my nerves.

figurative The immaturity of the decision-making process led to disastrous consequences.

Grammatical Forms of immaturity

• plural: immaturities
• comparative: more immature
• superlative: most immature
• present tense: is immature
• future tense: will be immature
• perfect tense: has been immature
• continuous tense: is being immature
• singular: immaturity
• positive degree: immature
• infinitive: to be immature
• gerund: immaturity
• participle: immatured

Origin and Evolution of immaturity

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

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

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the state of not being fully developed or mature, 'immaturity' has evolved to also signify a lack of emotional or mental maturity in individuals.