Used in a Sentence

callow

How to use callow in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for callow.

Editorial note

Heh. You don't know the grandparent poster, but I'm the callow jacknape.

Examples8
Definitions1
Parts of speech1

Quick take

young and inexperienced; "a fledgling enterprise"; "a fledgling skier"; "an unfledged lawyer"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of callow gathered in one view.

adjective

young and inexperienced; "a fledgling enterprise"; "a fledgling skier"; "an unfledged lawyer"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for callow.

adjective

young and inexperienced; "a fledgling enterprise"; "a fledgling skier"; "an unfledged lawyer"

Example sentences

1

Heh. You don't know the grandparent poster, but I'm the callow jacknape.

2

A very callow and pretentious move on Groupon's part, if true.

3

But I do know how bad you can be made to look when making the right choice, usually by callow jackanapes.

4

That's where the whole issue of cult-like mentality and the callow youth of most of these founders comes into play.

5

On the false-positive side, youth can sometimes be callow and too easily persuaded to jump on the wrong bandwagon.

6

From what I understand, he is such a lovely guy."I won't be rushing out to get my daughters vaccinated, maybe that's because I'm a cruel, callow, callous, heartless bastard but, look, I won't be.

7

The problem, however, is not him, and his desire for a "low-maintenance" woman who is hot, young, interested in him, and doesn't mind that he is callow and doesn't care very much about her.

8

Because I was already past Snowden's current age and current experience level in living in other countries by the time Snowden was born, I see a lot of holes and a lot of callow bravado in much of what he is saying.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use callow in a sentence?

Heh. You don't know the grandparent poster, but I'm the callow jacknape.

What does callow mean?

young and inexperienced; "a fledgling enterprise"; "a fledgling skier"; "an unfledged lawyer"

What part of speech is callow?

callow is commonly used as adjective.