Definition

Less mature or inexperienced than someone or something else.

Example

The callower student struggled more with the advanced material than his peers.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I noticed that the younger kids at the camp seem a bit more callower than we were at their age.

Yeah, they definitely lack some of the confidence we had back then.

It makes me wonder how they’ll grow up in this environment.

I guess they'll learn as they go, just like we did.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'callower' originates from the Old English 'ceald' (meaning cold) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). The term 'callower' refers to a person who is cold or lacking warmth, often in a figurative sense.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'cold' ('ceald') in their demeanor, and the '-er' indicates that this person embodies that quality. This helps you remember that 'callower' describes someone who is cold or unfeeling.

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