subadult

adjective

Definition of subadultnext
as in juvenile

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subadult
  1. juvenile
  2. young
  3. teenage
  4. adolescent
  5. youthful
  6. underage
  7. immature
  8. minor
Adjective
  • Airport During Christmas Day Family Dispute All three juvenile males are being treated at a local hospital.
    Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
  • In connection with the incident, an adult male and a juvenile female were detained in the airport's parking garage.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of juvenile
Adjective
  • Whooping cough symptoms in babies Infants aged 12 months or younger are at the greatest risk from whooping cough, which may initially look like a cold.
    Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The movie world premiered at the Rome Film Festival and Manes, along with Pandolfi and the filmmaker, Ferri, have played a crucial role in highlighting the film in mainstream media, talking to younger audiences and raising awareness on school and online bullying at public screenings across Italy.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of young
Adjective
  • Vicente Peña Rodríguez lived in Chicago and was in Mexico for a vacation with his teenage son, according to Chicago ABC station WLS.
    Anne Laurent, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Three people were fatally shot and a teenage boy was left in a coma after an attack on an American family visiting Mexico, authorities said Monday.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of teenage
Adjective
  • Chilton, a serious student of astrology, was standing amid the debris of the adolescent world—maybe the debris of rock and roll itself—and looking to the cosmos for guidance on where to go next.
    Mitch Therieau, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Pediatrics/psychiatry/child and adolescent psychiatry (combined) (75.5%).
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of adolescent
Adjective
  • The 1994 vintage, from an exceptional year for Port, balances youthful vigor with evolving depth, showcasing rich dark fruits, chocolate, and a hint of spice with impeccable structure.
    Paul Caputo, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • This powerful retelling shifts the focus from Huck’s youthful adventures to Jim’s profound quest for freedom and family, offering a poignant exploration of identity, agency, and survival in a society built on systemic oppression.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of youthful
Adjective
  • Incoming Falling Back Under North Korean Assault, A Ukrainian Brigade Turned A River Into A Natural Barrier Rick Mirer, arrested for underage drinking a week earlier, threw for 209 yards and a touchdown in Notre Dame’s 49-27 win.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • In places like Panama City Beach, Florida, Francis faced months of jail time and persistent legal action from officials who alleged his company had filmed underage girls; and from participants, who sued him for not properly preparing or compensating them for their involvement.
    Hunter Ingram, Variety, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of underage
Adjective
  • Because of their immature immune systems, infants younger than 1 year old are at highest risk of contracting whooping cough -- also known as pertussis -- and are at most significant risk of severe illness.
    Sabrina Malhi The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Ironically, the rapid progress is a sign the product is still quite immature—a mature product won’t see much visible improvement in its last few years before deployment.
    Brad Templeton, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of immature
Adjective
  • Palm Beach County Fire Rescue responded to the incident, with the three firefighters transported to a local hospital all in stable condition, and the 12 passengers hospitalized with minor injuries.
    Zach LaChance, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Potential Risks and Side Effects Dermaplaning often causes minor side effects like redness, skin tingling, and slight swelling.
    Carley Millhone, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of minor
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