inchoate

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkoʊ.ɪt/

Definition

Just beginning to exist or develop; in a raw, unformed, or disorganized state.

Examples

• The startup's inchoate business plan lacked a clear strategy for generating revenue.

• He felt an inchoate sense of unease that he could not quite put into words.

• The legal system was still inchoate, with few established precedents to guide the judge's decision.

Synonyms of inchoate

Words with a similar meaning to inchoate:

• vague
• nascent
• rudimentary
• amorphous

Antonyms of inchoate

Words with the opposite meaning to inchoate:

• developed
• mature

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