juvenile

/dʒˈuvənəl/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people
   “juvenile diabetes”
2. displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity
   “adolescent insecurity”

noun

1. a young person, not fully developed

Synonyms for juvenile

• adolescent
• jejune
• puerile
• immature
• juvenile person

Antonyms of juvenile

• adult