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Adolescent
01
a young person who is in the process of becoming an adult
Examples
The adolescent struggled to fit in with their peers.
Many adolescents face pressure to perform well academically.
adolescent
01
in the developmental stage between childhood and adulthood
Examples
Adolescent growth spurts can be sudden and noticeable.
Cognitive skills improve rapidly during the adolescent years.
02
relating to or characteristic of teenagers
Examples
Adolescent behavior can sometimes be unpredictable.
The book explores adolescent friendships.
03
suggesting immaturity
Examples
His adolescent responses to criticism frustrated his colleagues.
The prank was typical of adolescent humor.
04
being between the ages of 13 and 19
Examples
The camp accepts only adolescent boys and girls.
Adolescent athletes must follow age-appropriate training.
