UNFLEDGED Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

unfledged

adjective

ˌən-ˈflejd

Definition of unfledged

as in inexperienced

lacking in adult experience or maturity the kind of mistake in judgment that an unfledged youth could be expected to make

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These experienced and skilled athletes, who are often 22 or 23 years old, are appealing to coaches, especially when compared with inexperienced and physically less developed freshmen.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Hafley also cautioned against placing the sole blame on Willis, who started just the 11th game of his career and is leading a young offense with mostly inexperienced receivers who are still developing chemistry.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of inexperienced

Adjective

Edamame Edamame, or immature soybeans, is naturally rich in both protein and fiber.

— Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2026
The report, published in December 2024, cited multiple factors, including the fast fashion business model and immature textile recycling technologies.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of immature

Adjective

Changes in the adolescent brain make teenagers increasingly attentive to their social worlds, says Wayne State University psychology professor Hannah Schacter.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
At present, the autonomous vehicle is an adolescent product in more ways than one.

— Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of adolescent

Adjective

In the film, Thị Mầu is a gifted young beauty hemmed in by rigid custom and the demands of her family.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
The Child Mind Institute notes that losing a close friendship can be emotionally painful for young people, and urges adults to take those experiences seriously rather than brushing them off.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026

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