Definition

The least experienced or immature; often used to describe someone who is young and lacking in maturity or sophistication.

Example

Despite his callowest attempts at humor, his friends appreciated his effort to make them laugh.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Do you remember how callowest we were in high school?

Oh, definitely! We thought we knew everything back then.

It’s funny to think about how naive we were, right?

For sure! It's like we were just kids pretending to be adults.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Callowest → It is formed from "callow" (from Old English *cealf*, meaning young or immature) and the superlative suffix "-est" (meaning most). The word "callowest" means the most immature or inexperienced.

Memory Tip

Think of 'callow' meaning young or immature, and remember that 'callowest' refers to the most inexperienced.

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