callow

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callow

(adjective)

Meaning

inexperienced and immature

Example

"The callow young man struggled to navigate the complexities of adult life."

Synonyms

naiveyouthfulunsophisticated

Antonyms

experiencedsophisticatedmature

More about this word

Word origin
From Old English 'cealf', meaning young or immature.
Related word forms
  • adjective: callowness

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