immatureness
/,imə'tjuəriti/ Cách viết khác : (immatureness) /,imə'tjuənis/
Definition
Noun: - The state or quality of being immature; the condition of not having reached full growth, development, or maturity.
Usage
The noun "immatureness" describes the abstract quality or state of lacking maturity. It is a formal and less common synonym for "immaturity." It is typically used to describe a lack of emotional, intellectual, or physical development.
Examples
- The immatureness of his decision-making was evident to everyone on the team.
- Her emotional immatureness made it difficult to have a serious conversation.
- The project's failure was attributed to the immatureness of the underlying technology.
Advanced Usage
- In a developmental context: Used to describe a stage prior to full development in biological, psychological, or social terms.
- The study focused on the cognitive immatureness observed in early adolescence.
Variants and Related Words
- Immaturity (noun): The more common and preferred form with the same meaning.
- His immaturity was a constant source of frustration.
- Immature (adjective): Not fully developed or mature.
- an immature attitude
Synonyms
- Childishness: Suggesting behavior typical of a child, often with a negative connotation of being silly or petty.
- Juvenility: The state of being youthful or immature, sometimes with a more neutral or positive connotation.
- Callowness: Lack of experience or sophistication; youthful immaturity.
Antonyms
- Maturity: The state of being fully developed or ripe.
- Adulthood: The state or condition of being fully grown or mature.
Noun
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not having reached maturity
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