childish
adjective
of, like, or befitting a child.
childishness
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a word derived from
childish.
Example Sentences
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He's gotten away with this stubborn childishness his whole life assuming that nothing could stop him because nothing ever has.
From Salon ● Jun. 9, 2023
The childishness of Congress or any others in destroying recognition of the past is wrong.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 2, 2023
If you knew what lovely neighbors they are, I think you might regret your childishness.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 27, 2022
Ah, so there is a thesis behind the Coin Crew childishness: Games, Bushnell and Salyh believe, are for everyone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2022
Perhaps there was something childish about all the paladins of Arthur’s story—if being simple b the same as childishness.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
