unripeness

unripeness — noun

1. the condition of fruit, crops, or other produce that has not yet become ready to

1.名詞B2
釋義

the condition of fruit, crops, or other produce that has not yet become ready to eat or use; also used figuratively about ideas, plans, or abilities that are not yet fully developed

例句

The unripeness of the green bananas made them too hard to peel.

pattern: unripeness of [noun] made [object] too [adjective]

Liang checked the avocados every morning for any sign of unripeness.

collocation: sign of unripeness

同義詞
  • immaturity

    broader term used for any lack of full development; preferred for people, behaviour, and skills

  • greenness

    more informal; can refer to fruit colour or a person's inexperience

  • rawness

    focuses on an unprocessed, natural state; also used for emotions

反義詞
  • ripeness

    direct opposite; the state of being ready to eat or fully mature

  • maturity

    broader opposite covering full development in any domain

用法筆記

Unripeness is uncountable and is most often used in critical or evaluative contexts pointing out that something is not ready. To describe a person's lack of emotional or social maturity, use 'immaturity' instead.

常見錯誤

❌The fruit showed an unripeness.
✅The fruit showed unripeness.
💡unripeness is uncountable and does not take an indefinite article.
❌His unripeness at work caused problems.
✅His lack of experience at work caused problems.
💡for people use 'inexperience' or 'immaturity', not 'unripeness'.