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immature

[im-uh-choor, -toor, -tyoor, -chur] / ˈɪm əˈtʃʊər, -ˈtʊər, -ˈtyʊər, -ˈtʃɜr /


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In recent years, however, scientists have also linked it to brain protection and neuronal differentiation, the process by which immature neural cells become functioning neurons.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

"When they're under 16, they're far too immature to deal with these massive issues that us as adults struggle with."

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The Army itself advises soldiers to “maintain the high ground,” and research shows that rapid-fire calls made under pressure by the morally immature lead to disaster.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

The two did a nice job portraying teenagers who go back and forth from sincere to ridiculously immature, but the best part was their horror when Jost fired back.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

In many ways she remained naive and immature, still a kid, but Cleveland Heights now seemed very far away.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien




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