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Definition of immaturity

immaturity

/ˌɪm.əˈtʃʊər.ə.ti/
im · ma · tu · ri · ty
Adverb:immaturely
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Plural:immaturities
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Adjective:immature
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• noun

1

The quality or state of behaving in a childish, foolish, or emotionally undeveloped manner.

Example

"His refusal to apologize for the mistake showed a surprising level of emotional immaturity."

2

The state of not being fully grown, ripened, or physically developed.

Example

"Because of the physical immaturity of the young saplings, they must be protected from harsh winter frosts."

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immaterially
immature
immaturely
immaturity
immeasurability
immeasurable
immeasurably

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-16th century from Latin immaturitas, meaning 'unripeness' or 'untimeliness,' derived from immaturus ('unripe, premature'), from in- ('not') and maturus ('ripe, timely').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Immaturity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/immaturity
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