immaturity

Definitions

in- (not) + matur (ripe) + -ity (state) = the state of not being grown or ripe. in- becomes im- before m. It is the noun form of immature — most often used of childish behavior or emotional immaturity.

Common Collocations

• 1.emotional immaturity情感不成熟
• 2.sign of immaturity不成熟的表现
• 3.immaturity of youth年轻人的稚嫩

Example Sentences

• 1.

  His emotional immaturity made the relationship difficult.

• 2.

  The plant's immaturity means it won't flower this year.