JUVENILITY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

juvenility

noun

Definition of juvenility

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

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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

Knight had developed a private love of music as a child, only to be thrust into the spotlight in adolescence thanks in part to his dad’s connections.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026
This year’s Teens & Screens study surveyed more than 1,500 adolescents (ages 10-24, reflecting the ages of adolescence as defined by the National Academy of Sciences).

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of adolescence

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The Washington Examiner asked state election officials how many precincts, belonging to the 12 language-minority districts that have hit the 20% threshold, will be provided an interpreter on Tuesday.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
The discussion will examine the mechanics behind major sports transactions, including franchise acquisitions, minority ownership stakes, private equity investment and evolving financing structures.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2026

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