1. a young person who is developing from a child into an adult; a teenager

1. relating to or typical of adolescents or adolescence
2. showing emotional or intellectual immaturity; childish
Usage: often disapproving

Examples

• The program is designed specifically for adolescents aged 13 to 17.
• Many adolescents struggle with identity issues during high school.
• The clinic specializes in adolescent medicine and mental health.
• His adolescent behavior at the meeting was embarrassing.
• She rolled her eyes in a typical adolescent gesture.
• The book explores adolescent relationships and coming-of-age themes.
• Stop acting so adolescent and take responsibility for your actions.