Synonyms for

Teenage

Verb / ˈti:ˌneɪdʒ / Another word for teenage — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or characteristic of teenagers

Synonyms & similar words

teenaged adolescent teen adolescent youthful juvenile pubescent immature young growing developing naive inexperienced unripe green callow fresh unseasoned untried untested unfledged raw unmatured

Synonyms by register

Formal

adolescent juvenile

Informal

kid teen youngster

Literary

youthful budding

Antonyms

childhood infancy adulthood maturity youth

Common collocations

  • teenage years
  • teenage angst
  • teenage dreams
  • teenage rebellion
  • teenage pregnancy
  • teenage mutant ninja turtles
  • teenage wasteland

Word family

noun teenager
adjective teenage

Usage note

Primarily used to describe the age group between 13 and 19. Can sometimes carry connotations of immaturity or rebellion.

Example sentences

  1. I am a teenage boy.
  2. She is having teenage problems.
  3. They are going through a teenage phase.
  4. Teenage years can be difficult.
  5. I remember my teenage years fondly.

Quotes

  • I don't believe in the myth of the teenage rebellion.
  • I think the teenage brain is fascinating.
  • Teenage years are the best years of your life.

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