unripe

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unripe

The farmer picks an unripe green tomato from the vine.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Not fully developed or mature; not ripe: Used primarily to describe fruits, vegetables, or other produce that has not yet reached a state of full growth, flavor, or readiness for consumption.
    • Not fully prepared or finished: Can describe other materials or situations that are not yet ready for their intended use or purpose.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • The unripe bananas were still green and hard.
    • It's best not to eat unripe fruit as it can cause a stomach ache.
    • The plan was still unripe and needed more discussion.
Advanced Usage
  • Figurative Use: Can describe ideas, plans, or people that are not yet fully developed or ready.
    • His talent is still unripe, but with practice, he will improve greatly.
  • In Specific Contexts: Often used in cooking or agriculture.
    • Some recipes, like for chutney or pickles, specifically call for unripe mangoes.
Variants and Related Words
  • Unripeness (noun): The state or quality of being unripe.
    • The unripeness of the peaches was evident from their color and firmness.
Synonyms
  • Immature: Not fully developed.
  • Green: Literally the color, but often used to mean unripe (e.g., green tomatoes).
  • Underdeveloped: Not having reached an advanced stage.
Antonyms
  • Ripe: Fully developed and ready to be eaten or used.
  • Mature: Fully developed.
  • Ready: Prepared for use.
unripe

The farmer picks an unripe green tomato from the vine.

Adjective
  1. not fully prepared
  2. not fully developed or mature; not ripe
    • unripe fruit
    • fried green tomatoes
    • green wood

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