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callow

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore C words

immature and lacking adult experience or sophistication

Word origin: From Old English calu, bald or unfledged, as of a young bird without feathers.

In a sentence

Callow in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing callow in a sentence.

The callow recruit blushed at every joke the veterans told.

The callow recruit assumed the mission would be far simpler than his veterans warned.

Synonyms
immatureinexperiencednaivegreen
Antonyms
matureseasonedworldly
Usage & nuance

Using “callow” well

Callow describes youthful immaturity and inexperience. Do not confuse it with callous, a look-alike meaning unfeeling and hardened.

Common questions

Questions about “callow

Callow (adjective) means immature and lacking adult experience or sophistication
Here is callow used in an example sentence: "The callow recruit blushed at every joke the veterans told." Another example: "The callow recruit assumed the mission would be far simpler than his veterans warned."
Common synonyms for callow include immature, inexperienced, naive, green.
Antonyms of callow include mature, seasoned, worldly.
Callow pairs with immature, inexperienced, naive, and green. Its antonyms mature, seasoned, and worldly mark the experienced answers; watch the callous trap.
Yes. Callow is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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