🧒Childish

adjective
/ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/

Meaning

immature and silly; behaving in a way that is typical of a child but inappropriate for an adult

Example Sentences

His childish behavior during the meeting was quite embarrassing.

Synonyms

immature, juvenile, infantile, naive, puerile

Antonyms

mature, adult, sophisticated, grown-up, responsible

Collocations

childish behavior, childish games, childish tantrum, childish attitude

More Example Sentences

My painting looks childish beside yours.

Related Vocabularies

legally responsible; accountable; obligated
deserving of love; endearing; adorable
a pure white color resembling milk
having a rough, harsh, or weak voice, often due to illness or shouting
lacking flavor, interest, or excitement; dull
Firmly fixed or established; deeply rooted and difficult to change.

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