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adolescent

[ad-l-es-uhnt] / ˌæd lˈɛs ənt /


NOUN
person in puberty, preadulthood
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


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The problem is that the governance structures in these companies are adolescent at best, ill-equipped to handle their rapid rate of revenue growth, their evolving business models, and their swiftly changing capital structures.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Iron deficiency anemia is especially common among pregnant women and adolescent girls in many developing countries.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

"Like all adolescent boys, guess what? I couldn't get out of bed," he said.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Reducing adolescent pregnancies in a society is generally considered to be a positive trend.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

He is only five years old but there is something already adolescent about him.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García




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