unripe
Americanadjective
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not ripe; immature; not fully developed.
unripe fruit.
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too early; premature.
adjective
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not fully matured
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not fully prepared or developed; not ready
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obsolete premature or untimely
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of unripe
before 1000; Middle English unrype, Old English unrīpe. See un- 1, ripe
Example Sentences
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Unripe tomatoes tend to be firmer in texture and more acidic in taste.
From Salon • Jul. 27, 2022
Unripe and firm avocados can be stored at room temperature.
From Salon • Jul. 1, 2022
Unripe hachiya persimmons are particularly beautiful: almost heart-shaped on thick twigs with their little rounded collars, glossy orange skins and bright flesh the color of sunshine filtering through your closed eyelids.
From New York Times • Dec. 29, 2021
Unripe fruit is firm and starchy, and can be cooked into soups, stir fries, curries and similar dishes, while ripe fruit becomes soft and sweet, and is used in pies, custards and other sweet dishes.
From Salon • Jul. 14, 2021
The world is yet Unripe for my ideal; and I live A citizen of ages yet to come.
From Don Carlos by Schiller, Friedrich
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