unripe
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Synonyms & Antonyms for unripe
Synonyms
adolescent, callow, green, immature, inexperienced, juvenile, puerile, raw, unfledged, unformed, unripened
Antonyms
adult, experienced, grown-up, mature, ripe
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At the moment, a field is typically harvested once, and any unripe fruits or vegetables are left to rot. — Nell Lewis, CNN, "Why robots will soon be picking soft fruits and salad," 4 Sep. 2019 However, urine samples found that two-thirds of the ill children showed evidence of exposure to toxins in lychee seeds, found in higher levels in unripe fruits. — Swati Gupta, CNN, "Brain disease linked to lychee toxins kills 47 children in India," 13 June 2019 Skyrocketing prices make the pods attractive to thieves, pressuring farmers to harvest unripe crops, further limiting the supply of high-quality beans. — Rebekah Denn, The Seattle Times, "Vanilla extract costs what? A worldwide shortage means it’s time to find other options," 23 Aug. 2018 And then came the Nocino, a complimentary digestif Nodler and Kincaid had steeped with unripe black walnuts from Green Meadow Farm along with lemon, brown sugar, and a complex array of spice. — Craig Laban, Philly.com, "At Cadence, bold new culinary talents cook with the seasons," 1 June 2018 Scientifically known as Drosophila suzukii, this peppercorn-size insect uses a serrated organ to lay its eggs inside—rather than on top of—unripe fruit, damaging raspberry, strawberry, and cherry crops across the globe. — Roni Dengler, Science | AAAS, "Can a genetic weapon combat one of the world’s major crop destroyers?," 23 Apr. 2018 Julienned carrots, onions, and unripe mango are mixed with herbs like mint and basil before being marinated in a nuoc cham and lime–based sauce. — Christina Liao, Vogue, "Beyond Pho and Banh Mi: 22 Must-Eat Vietnamese Dishes," 6 Jan. 2018 And, yes, as with the unripe fruit, the Trumpmobile has proven as bad as many feared. — T.a. Frank, The Hive, "The Democratic Case for Not Impeaching Trump," 22 Aug. 2017 Tomatoes, potatoes and rhubarb Tomatoes, especially unripe green ones, are toxic and can cause all sorts of problems that can lead to heart failure. — E.a. Anne, Woman's Day, "10 Common Foods That Are Extremely Toxic to Dogs," 13 Feb. 2016These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'unripe.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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