unripe

/ənˈraɪp/
/ənˈraɪp/
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Other forms: unripest; unripely

Definitions of unripe
  1. adjective
    not fully developed or mature; not ripe
    “unripe fruit”
    synonyms: green, immature, unripened
    unaged
    not subjected to an aging process
  2. adjective
    not fully prepared
    synonyms:
    unready
    not prepared or in a state of readiness; slow to understand or respond
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