Immaturity

Pronunciation: /ˌɪməˈtʃʊrɪtiː/

Immaturity (noun)

  1. Actions or attitudes that are not grown-up, often showing poor judgement or limited self-control.
  2. A state where something is not ready or fully formed, because it is still developing.
  3. Difficulty handling feelings in a calm way, leading to sudden reactions or unstable behaviour.

Examples

  • His immaturity makes him act like a child in serious meetings.
  • Her immaturity shows when she laughs at bad news.