adjective
- not fully developed or matured; not ripe
Usage: typically used for fruits, vegetables, or other organic matter
Examples
- The unripened tomatoes were still green and hard.
- She accidentally picked unripened apples from the tree.
- Unripened fruit often tastes sour or bitter.
- The farmer waited for the unripened corn to mature.
- Unripened bananas are difficult to peel and eat.
- The unripened cheese needed more time to develop its flavor.