unripe

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈraɪp/
US: /ʌnˈraɪp/

  1. Not yet ready to be eaten because it is not fully grown.

    1. This unripe fruit is too hard to eat now.
    2. The market stall was selling unripe mangoes at a discounted price for making pickles.

  2. Not yet developed or mature.

    1. His unripe ideas need more work.
    2. Her unripe talent showed potential, but required careful nurturing and guidance.

Synonyms

immature

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unripe" in English means: Not yet ready to be eaten because it is not fully grown., Not yet developed or mature..

The phonetic transcription of "unripe" is /ʌnˈraɪp/ in British English and /ʌnˈraɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unripe": immature.

Example usage of "unripe": "This unripe fruit is too hard to eat now.". More examples on the page.