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adolescence Antonyms

Opposite of adolescence

Pinning down the opposite of adolescence requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The transitional stage of physical and psychological development between childhood and adulthood, typically beginning at puberty and extending through the teenage years.

Usage Example

"During adulthood, teenagers experience rapid physical growth alongside significant emotional and social changes."

Strongest
adulthood
old age
infancy
maturity
senescence
Strong
childhood

Similar words to adolescence

Words similar to adolescence shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

teens
youth
pubescence
puberty
girlhood
boyhood
See all synonyms of adolescence

• Nearby Words

admonitory
admonitrix
ado
adolescence
adolescent
adolescently
adopt

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Adolescence. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/adolescence
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