unripened

adjective

un·​rip·​ened ˌən-ˈrī-pənd How to pronounce unripened (audio)
-ˈrī-pᵊmd
Synonyms of unripenednext
: not approaching or at full development : not matured : not ripened
unripened fruit

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Examples of unripened in a Sentence

the unripened thoughts of a young writer with limited life experiences
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Benin explains that Drizzle is made with small unripened olives, harvested in the fall before the rainy season in Spain, where the olives are sourced, so there’s minimal water and oil inside. — Andrew Watman, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 Equally delicious is her banana cou cou, smashed unripened banana topped with lamb gravy. — Patrick Scott, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unripened was in 1561

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“Unripened.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unripened. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.

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