Synonyms for teneral

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callow

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Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   In the pale, soft-bodied state that follows moulting, before the hardening and darkening of the cuticle, during which the creature is able to expand.

Example sentences

• callow He’s too callow to handle such responsibilities.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

callow²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (callow² = 2 syllables).