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juvenile

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(Entry 1 of 2)

1 being in the early stage of life, growth, or development

a juvenile alligator just hatched from its egg

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middle-aged

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2 having or showing the annoying qualities (as silliness) associated with children

throwing a tantrum is rather juvenile behavior for a person of your age

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unchildlike

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3 lacking in adult experience or maturity

a spoiled, juvenile golfer who does not know how to win gracefully

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wet behind the ears

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juvenile

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Synonyms & Antonyms of juvenile (Entry 2 of 2)

a young person who is between infancy and adulthood

a medical study that followed juveniles through adolescence and into adulthood

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bairn
[chiefly Scottish],
bambino,
bud,
chap
[Southern & Midland],
chick,
child,
cub,
kid,
kiddie
(also kiddy),
kiddo,
moppet,
sprat,
sprout,
squirt,
whelp,
youngling,
youngster,
youth

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middle-ager

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“Juvenile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juvenile. Accessed 22 Jan. 2021.

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