under-age Antonyms

Meaning of under-age

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under-age (a.)

Not having arrived at adult age, or at years of discretion; hence, raw; green; immature; boyish; childish.

under-age Sentence Examples

  1. The under-age children were forbidden from entering the nightclub.
  2. The sale of alcohol to under-age individuals is strictly prohibited.
  3. The police arrested the man for giving alcohol to under-age students.
  4. The social worker expressed concern about the number of under-age homeless youth.
  5. The government increased penalties for driving under the influence for under-age drivers.
  6. The charity provides support and counseling to under-age victims of abuse.
  7. Under-age drinking is a serious problem that can lead to health risks and legal consequences.
  8. The school suspended several under-age students for fighting.
  9. The game was canceled after it was discovered that one of the players was under-age.
  10. The court granted custody of the under-age child to her grandparents.

FAQs About the word under-age

Not having arrived at adult age, or at years of discretion; hence, raw; green; immature; boyish; childish.

immature, youthful, juvenile, minor,teenage, young, preteen, teenaged, adolescent, youngish

aged, aged, older, elderly, old, geriatric, aging,adult, ancient, geriatric

The under-age children were forbidden from entering the nightclub.

The sale of alcohol to under-age individuals is strictly prohibited.

The police arrested the man for giving alcohol to under-age students.

The social worker expressed concern about the number of under-age homeless youth.