outgrown
Became too large
Outgrown is the past participle of outgrow.
To outgrow something is to grow too large or mature for it.
Children outgrow their clothes, their toys, their childhood fears.
Adults outgrow relationships, habits, or beliefs that no longer fit: She had outgrown her hometown.
One plant outgrows another by growing faster or larger.
Firmly stretched or fitting
- smallLimited in size
- unfitNot suited for purpose
- oversizeLarger than usual
- hand-me-downsPre-worn inherited garments
donate · discard · shed · hemline · sleeves · waistband · shoes · outerwear
Accepted truths, personal
- attitudesSettled ways of feeling
- behaviorsObservable actions of individuals
- relationshipsLinks between individuals
- friendshipsVoluntary affectionate relationships
fears · insecurities · immaturity · outmoded · obsolete · shed · discard · abandon
Teenage developmental stage
- pubertySexual development stage
- teenagerPerson aged thirteen-nineteen
- coming-of-ageYouth becoming adulthood
- youthState of being immature
independence · adulting · responsibility · self-sufficiency · rebellion · awkwardness · graduation · license
Go past a limit
- surpassExceed in achievement
- outpaceExceed in velocity
- outstripSurpass or overtake
- transcendGo beyond limits
overcome · eclipse · supersede · progress · development · expansion · evolve · elevate
Stored past experiences
- reminiscenceRecalling past experiences
- yesteryearTime not long past
- bygoneOf earlier times
- keepsakesItems preserved for sentiment
mementos · relics · recollect · past · scrapbook · sentimental · bittersweet · wistful
tight
Firmly stretched or fitting
hand-me-downs · donate · discard · shed · hemline · sleeves · waistband · shoes · outerwear · uniform
beliefs
Accepted truths, personal
- attitudesSettled ways of feeling
- behaviorsObservable actions of individuals
- relationshipsLinks between individuals
friendships · fears · insecurities · immaturity · outmoded · obsolete · shed · discard · abandon · relinquish
adolescence
Teenage developmental stage
- pubertySexual development stage
- teenagerPerson aged thirteen-nineteen
- coming-of-ageYouth becoming adulthood
youth · independence · adulting · responsibility · self-sufficiency · rebellion · awkwardness · graduation · license · voting
exceed
Go past a limit
transcend · overcome · eclipse · supersede · progress · development · expansion · evolve · elevate · ascend
memories
Stored past experiences
- reminiscenceRecalling past experiences
- yesteryearTime not long past
- bygoneOf earlier times
keepsakes · mementos · relics · recollect · past · scrapbook · sentimental · bittersweet · wistful · reflection
outgrownstunted
Arrested in development
undersized · underdeveloped · dwarfed · atrophied · shrunken