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What is another word for Childish? – 223 Childish Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    immature juvenile puerile infantile childish adolescent youthful young naive innocent simple silly foolish frivolous petty trivial insignificant ridiculous absurd preposterous laughable comical amusing entertaining lighthearted carefree playful mischievous cheeky impish whimsical fanciful capricious flighty scatterbrained irresponsible thoughtless inconsiderate imprudent reckless impulsive spontaneous uninhibited unguarded artless guileless unsophisticated unworldly inexperienced green callow raw unseasoned untrained unskilled inept clumsy awkward gawky gangly ungainly.

    Meaning of Childish

    The primary meaning of the word "childish" refers to behavior or attitudes that are immature or silly, often in a way that is considered inappropriate for an adult.

    Definitions

    • Having or showing the natural simplicity and innocence of a child
    • Lacking in maturity or seriousness
    • Silly or foolish, often in a way that is annoying or frustrating

    Etymology of Childish

    The word "childish" has its roots in Old English, where "cild" meant "child" and the suffix "-ish" was used to form adjectives indicating a relationship or characteristic
    The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe behavior or attitudes that are immature or silly

    Example Uses

    • Her childish laughter was infectious and soon had everyone in the room smiling
    • He was accused of being childish for refusing to share his toys with his siblings
    • The comedian's jokes were so childish that they appealed to the kids in the audience, but not to the adults

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    mature adult grown-up responsible serious sensible wise prudent thoughtful considerate restrained disciplined controlled sober dignified refined sophisticated cultured urbane polished elegant gracious courteous respectful decorous proper seemly decent honorable virtuous noble admirable commendable laudable meritorious.

    Related Nouns

    childhood adolescence youth immaturity innocence simplicity naivety foolishness frivolity pettiness triviality absurdity ridiculousness comedy amusement entertainment playfulness mischief cheekiness impishness whimsy capriciousness flightiness scatterbrainedness irresponsibility thoughtlessness inconsiderateness imprudence recklessness impulsiveness spontaneity uninhibitedness artlessness guilelessness unsophistication.

    Related Verbs

    play laugh joke tease mock ridicule amuse entertain delight charm fascinate captivate enchant beguile deceive cheat trick mislead misguide manipulate exploit abuse mistreat neglect ignore disregard dismiss scorn despise contemn disdain scoff sneer jeer gibe taunt tease provoke irritate annoy vex exasperate infuriate enrage inflame incense.

    Related Adjectives

    immature juvenile puerile infantile adolescent youthful young naive innocent simple silly foolish frivolous petty trivial insignificant ridiculous absurd preposterous laughable comical amusing entertaining lighthearted carefree playful mischievous cheeky impish whimsical fanciful capricious flighty scatterbrained irresponsible thoughtless inconsiderate imprudent reckless impulsive spontaneous uninhibited artless guileless unsophisticated unworldly.