Etymology
Origin of immaturity
1530–40; immature + -ity, probably reflecting Latin immātūritās untimely haste, unripeness
Example Sentences
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Despite this, he agreed Mahek's "youth and her acknowledged immaturity were given far too little weight", and should have "exerted a substantial downward pressure on the minimum term".
From BBC
There now seems to be a bit of snickering immaturity in the film’s garish period trappings, though the emotional acuity and empathetic consideration of even the most minor of characters still makes “Boogie Nights” remarkable.
From Los Angeles Times
The complaint was investigated by the Norfolk and Suffolk professional standards department, which said the officers' actions were "more due to immaturity than spite".
From BBC
From the “Road to” series through buddy action movies and bromances, male friendship as comic fodder has been a constant pull, one that has increasingly favored immaturity as the catharsis.
From Los Angeles Times
She sensed your immaturity but always knew Louise would work things out.
From BBC
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