Callow

/ˈkæloʊ/ adjective

Definition

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

Etymology

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.

Kelly Says

The word originally meant 'bald' because young birds without their adult feathers looked naked and unfinished—over time, the literal image transformed into a metaphor for anyone unfinished or incomplete in judgment.

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