Definition

This word describes something that is less ripe than another, meaning it has not yet reached full maturity or readiness.

Example

The unriper fruit was still green and hard, unlike the ripe ones that were sweet and soft.

Conversation

Have you tried the new smoothie place yet?

Not yet, but I heard their fruit is really fresh.

I hope it’s not unriper than what I expected.

Yeah, I’d prefer something perfectly ripe too!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unriper → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "ripe" (from Old English "rīpe", meaning fully matured or ready to eat). The word "unriper" means not fully matured or less ripe than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'not' ('un-') 'fully matured' ('ripe') — that's why unriper refers to something that is less ripe.

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