It reminds me of my own awkward ideological adolescence.

Denver's restaurants, like the city itself, grew out of childhood long ago, though the period of awkward adolescence seemed to drag on.

I responded to this awkward adolescence by seeking out others like myself.

Among the many communication shifts occurring in 2010: Google went from awkward adolescence to adult defensiveness.

While this has brought numerous benefits, it has also trapped us in an awkward space-faring adolescence, with nowhere in particular to go.

Imperceptibly Kinvale had melted away her awkward adolescence to reveal a stunningly beautiful young woman.

He couldn't know that in him she was seeing a version of her own awkward adolescence, of the compulsion to rebel even against oneself.

"Marine biologists report that lobsters are fascinating beings with complex social interactions, long childhoods and awkward adolescences," Ms. Moore wrote.

Awkward Period Despite its growth spurt, e-ticketing is still in its awkward adolescence.

In contrast to her awkward adolescence, she is described as "a tall, strikingly beautiful woman" as an adult.