Synonyms for

Underage

Verb / ˈʌndɜ:ɪdʒ / Another word for underage — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Underage means below the age when you are legally allowed to do something, such as drinking alcohol or driving a car.

Synonyms & similar words

nonaged major minor minor juvenile young immature inexperienced childish adolescent teenage pubescent preteen infant baby toddler youthful underdeveloped unripe unfinished

Synonyms by register

Formal

minor juvenile below age

Informal

kid youngster teen

Literary

unfledged callow

Antonyms

adult mature legal eligible grown old enough

Common collocations

  • underage drinking
  • underage driving
  • underage sex
  • underage marriage
  • underage employment
  • underage person

Word family

noun underage
adjective underage

Usage note

Primarily used as an adjective. Refers to someone not having reached the legal age for a particular activity or status.

Example sentences

  1. The movie is rated R, so it's underage for you.
  2. She was caught buying underage cigarettes.
  3. The club has a policy of not admitting underage patrons.
  4. The police arrested the underage driver.
  5. Drinking alcohol is illegal for underage people.

Quotes

  • Underage drinking is an epidemic.
  • Underage drinking is not a harmless rite of passage.
  • Underage drinking is a serious problem that needs to be addressed.

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