immaturity

noun

Definition of immaturitynext
as in adolescence

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  1. adolescence
  2. minority
  3. infancy
Noun
  • It is thought to affect around 1 to 3 million Americans, and is more prevalent among women, most likely to develop during adolescence, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
  • With stories of our living ape relatives using medicine and information about the evolution of adolescence and emergence of genetic and neurological diversity, 2024 research delved into the human condition from a holistic perspective.
    Ryan McRae, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of adolescence
Noun
  • And the fact is, despite best efforts to work through it, Parliament has been paralyzed for months after what has been the longest session of a minority Parliament in Canadian history.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Sarah Stier | Getty Images Manning is already a minority owner of the National Women's Soccer League's NJ/NY Gotham FC.
    Alex Sherman, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of minority
Noun
  • The jaunt that covers three time zones and sees the Oilers compete against a team from every division is still in its infancy.
    Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Among the concerns: The technology to match hydrogen production with hourly fluctuations in wind and solar power is still in its infancy.
    Brad Plumer, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of infancy
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