callow

Example Sentences

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Oe is best known for this 1964 semi-autobiographical novel, a dark comedy about a callow young academic who decides to leave his wife after their baby is born with a brain herniation.

From Washington Post

Some have gone from callow, arrogant twentysomethings to centered parents while still competing at high levels against the new breed.

From Los Angeles Times

The callow meanness of these speeches is the point, but they're also draining.

From Salon

It may have proved too callow had the competition been held, as scheduled, in 2020.

From New York Times

One of my callow missteps was in planting a formal hedge as the pretentious backbone of my first garden.

From Washington Post