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Word: Immaturely

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: "Immaturely" means to act in a way that is not fully grown up or developed. It describes behavior that is childish or not showing the wisdom or responsibility expected from someone older.

Usage Instructions: Use "immaturely" to describe actions or behaviors of someone who is not acting their age, or who is being childish in a situation where more maturity is expected.

Example Sentence: "His teenage son still behaves very immaturely, often throwing tantrums when he doesn’t get his way."

Advanced Usage:

• You might also use "immaturely" in more complex sentences to critique someone's behavior in a professional setting: "The employee handled the criticism immaturely, responding with defensiveness instead of taking it constructively."

Word Variants:

• Immature (adjective): Not fully developed or grown. Example: "Her immature attitude makes it hard for her to keep friends."
• Immaturity (noun): The state of being immature. Example: "His immaturity is evident in his inability to take responsibility."

Different Meanings:

• "Immature" can refer to emotional or social development, not just physical growth. It can also describe things that are not fully developed or completed, like an "immature idea" that needs more thought.

Synonyms:

• Childishly
• Naively
• Unwisely
• Petulantly

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Acting like a child": This idiom means behaving in a childish way, similar to "immaturely."
• "Throwing a tantrum": This phrase refers to someone acting out in a childish manner, often in response to not getting what they want.

Academic

Adverb

1. in an immature manner
   • his teenage son still behaves very immaturely

Synonyms

• jejunely