callow Definition
- 1inexperienced and immature
- 2lacking adult sophistication
- 3immature feathers or fur that have not yet developed fully
Using callow: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "callow" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The callow youth had no idea how to handle the situation.
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Her callow behavior at the party embarrassed her parents.
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The bird's callow feathers were still growing in.
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His callow attempts at flirting were awkward and unconvincing.
callow Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for callow
Antonyms for callow
Phrases with callow
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The callow youth had no idea how to handle the situation.
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Her callow behavior at the party embarrassed her parents.
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The bird's callow feathers were still growing in.
Origins of callow
from Old English 'calu', meaning 'bare, bald'
Summary: callow in Brief
'Callow' [ˈkæləʊ] describes someone or something that is inexperienced, immature, or lacking adult sophistication. It can refer to a person's behavior, as in 'Her callow behavior at the party embarrassed her parents,' or to physical characteristics, such as 'The bird's callow feathers were still growing in.' Synonyms include 'naive,' 'juvenile,' and 'green.'
