juvenility

noun

Definition of juvenilitynext
as in immaturity

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Recent Examples of juvenility Of course, as Fiedler demonstrates with such aplomb, juvenility need not yield aesthetic failure. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juvenility
  1. immaturity
  2. adolescence
  3. minority
Noun
  • In past seasons, Joe’s immaturity was directed towards women; this time, it’s channeled into his relationship with Nathan, who acts even more immaturely.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026
  • His workload as captain in all three formats was secondary to his immaturity.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of immaturity
Noun
  • The preschoolers who had a tough time delaying gratification— who ate the first marshmallow—were less academically and socially skilled, eloquent, attentive, and not as good at managing frustration in adolescence.
    — Joan M. Cook, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
  • But bringing their three teenagers—Joey (17), Sundance (16), and Scout(13)— to the island at this precise window of adolescence felt different from the start.
    — Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of adolescence
Noun
  • Some churches have rightly been accused of being partisan, hypocritical and discriminatory toward women and minorities.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Growth equity investors receive a minority interest in the company in exchange for their funding.
    — Frank Williamson, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of minority

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“Juvenility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juvenility. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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