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underripe

UK
/ˌʌndəˈraɪp/
US
/ˌʌndərˈraɪp/
underripeadjective
more underripe
Comp.
most underripe
Super.
UK
/ˌʌndəˈraɪp/
US
/ˌʌndərˈraɪp/
Translations
pas mûrSe dit surtout des fruits ou des végétaux trop peu mûrs.
The underripe bananas were still green and too firm to eat.
Les bananes pas mûres étaient encore vertes et trop fermes pour être mangées.
immatureAu figuré, pour une idée, un jugement, un caractère ou une compétence insuffisamment développés.
His ideas about running the company were still underripe and needed refinement.
Ses idées sur la direction de l'entreprise étaient encore immatures et devaient être affinées.
Definitions
Not fully developed or mature; not yet ripe.
The underripe bananas were still green and too firm to eat.
Figuratively, immature or not fully developed in character, judgment, or skill.
His ideas about running the company were still underripe and needed refinement.
Synonyms
green
unripe
immature
incomplete
raw
Antonyms
ripe
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