juvenility

[ joo-vuh-nil-i-tee ]

noun

, plural ju·ve·nil·i·ties.

1. juvenile state, character, or manner.
2. juvenilities, youthful qualities or acts.
3. an instance of being juvenile.

juvenility

/ ˌdʒuːvɪˈnɪlɪtɪ /

noun

1. the quality or condition of being juvenile, esp of being immature
2. often plural a juvenile act or manner
3. juveniles collectively

Word History and Origins

Origin of juvenility¹

First recorded in 1615–25; juvenile + -ity

Example Sentences

Above all, Reubens' worldwide introduction to Pee-wee earned the lifelong affection of millions thanks to the hero's wit, sweetness and arch juvenility.

From Salon

Surprisingly, the mistake in his birth date and the claim of juvenility was not raised by the courts, prosecutors and defence lawyers until very late in the case - 2018.

From BBC

In a stunt that speaks vividly to their utter juvenility, they had pizzas repeatedly sent to the older woman’s door.

From Seattle Times

Waste other people’s efforts enough with juvenility, and they will turn on you.

From Washington Post

They are countenancing divisiveness, abhorrent and violent racism, bigotry, and juvenility that is an insult to juveniles.

From New York Times