immaturity
/,imə'tjuəriti/ Cách viết khác : (immatureness) /,imə'tjuənis/
Definition
Noun: 1. The state or condition of not being fully developed, grown, or mature: This refers to a lack of the physical, emotional, intellectual, or social development expected for a particular age or stage. 2. The quality of being immature; lack of maturity: This describes behavior, judgment, or characteristics that are considered childish, irresponsible, or not fully formed.
Usage and Examples
- His constant need for attention was a sign of emotional immaturity.
- The immaturity of the fruit meant it was not yet ready to eat.
- We must account for the immaturity of the seedlings when planning their care.
- Her decision reflected a surprising immaturity for someone in her position.
Advanced Usage
- Psychological immaturity: Refers specifically to underdeveloped emotional regulation, coping mechanisms, or interpersonal skills.
- The therapy aimed to address the root causes of his psychological immaturity.
- Cognitive immaturity: Pertains to underdeveloped reasoning, problem-solving, or abstract thinking abilities.
- The test accounted for the cognitive immaturity of the younger age group.
Variants and Related Words
- Immature (adjective): Not fully developed or mature.
- He is very intelligent but sometimes makes immature decisions.
- Maturity (noun): The state of being fully developed or mature. (This is the direct antonym).
- She handled the crisis with great maturity.
Synonyms
- Childishness: Behavior that is typical of a child and inappropriate for an adult.
- Inexperience: Lack of experience or practice.
- Callowness: Lack of sophistication or experience, especially in young people.
- Greenness: The state of being inexperienced or naive.
Antonyms
- Maturity
- Adulthood
- Sophistication
- Development
Related Phrases and Concepts
- A sign of immaturity: An indicator or example of immature behavior.
- Throwing a tantrum over a minor issue is often seen as a sign of immaturity.
- Outgrow one's immaturity: To become more mature over time, leaving childish behaviors behind.
- He is expected to outgrow this immaturity as he takes on more responsibility.
Noun
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not having reached maturity
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