juvenile

Definitions

Relating to, characteristic of, or intended for young people.

A young person who has not yet reached adulthood.

Displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity; childish.

Examples

The judge decided to sentence the offender to a juvenile detention center.

His juvenile behavior during the meeting made it difficult for his colleagues to take him seriously.

Synonyms

immature childish adolescent youthful infantile puerile young

Antonyms

mature adult grown-up experienced sophisticated developed aged