English adjective: unfledged | |||
1. | unfledged (of birds) not yet having developed feathers | ||
Samples | A small unfledged sparrow on the window sill. | ||
Synonyms | immature | ||
Similar | unfeathered | ||
Antonyms | fledged, mature | ||
2. | unfledged (of an arrow) not equipped with feathers | ||
Samples | Shot an unfledged arrow. | ||
Synonyms | fledgeless, unvaned | ||
Similar | featherless, unfeathered | ||
Antonyms | feathered | ||
3. | unfledged young and inexperienced | ||
Samples | A fledgling enterprise. A fledgling skier. An unfledged lawyer. | ||
Synonyms | callow, fledgling | ||
Similar | inexperienced, inexperient | ||
Antonyms | experienced, experient | ||