Callow

/ˈkæloʊ/ adjective

Immature, inexperienced, and lacking the knowledge or judgment that comes with maturity; youthful and innocent in a naive way.

From Old English 'calu' (bald) related to Latin 'calvus.' Originally referred to birds without feathers; evolved to mean young/immature, then developed the sense of naively inexperienced.

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