adolescent
/ˌædəˈlɛsənt/
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of adolescence or adolescents.
- She went through an adolescent phase of dyeing her hair bright colors.
- The book explores the adolescent experience of first love and friendship.
- Adolescent behavior can sometimes be unpredictable and moody.
- Immature or not fully developed; behaving in a childish or naive way.
- She dismissed his argument as adolescent and unprofessional.
- The company's response to the crisis was surprisingly adolescent.
- His adolescent sense of humor often annoyed his older coworkers.
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noun
- A young person who is in the period of adolescence; a teenager.
- The program is designed to help adolescents develop healthy habits.
- Many adolescents feel pressure to fit in with their peers.
- The school counselor works with adolescents who are struggling with stress.