Learn a Word Daily — Callow
Today’s word is "Callow": Inexperienced and immature.
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Word of the Day · January 3, 2026
Callow
KAL-oh · adjective
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Definition
Inexperienced and immature.
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Origin & Etymology
From Old English calu (“bald”)—originally suggesting “unfledged” or “not fully developed.”
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Nuance
Callow is less about age and more about being unseasoned or naive.
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Usage
“His callow confidence faded after the first real setback.”
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Fun Fact
Early uses of callow often described young birds before they grew feathers—basically “still fluffy and not ready.”
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