SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
callow
adjective
Inexperienced and immature.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Young and inexperienced
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Usage distinction
Return to topYouthful only concerns age or appearance; callow criticizes a lack of maturity or experience.
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See callow in use
The callow traveler underestimated how much preparation the journey required.
Mara's callow confidence after copying one easy image had led her to dismiss the preparation notes before understanding the process.
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