What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
underripe
Example
The mangoes are underripe and need a few more days to ripen. [underripe: adjective]
Example
She cut into the underripe avocado and found it hard and tasteless. [underripe: adjective]
unripe
Example
The unripe bananas were too green to eat. [unripe: adjective]
Example
He picked the unripe tomatoes from the garden to let them ripen indoors. [unripe: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unripe is more commonly used than underripe in everyday language, especially in British English.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between underripe and unripe?
Unripe is more formal than underripe, making it more appropriate for use in academic or professional contexts.
