childishness
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/ˈtʃaɪldɪʃnəs/
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/ˈtʃaɪldɪʃnəs/
noun
R
Behavior or characteristics typical of a child, such as being playful or innocent.
Despite his age, he still displays a certain level of childishness when he plays with his toys.
R
Lack of maturity or good sense, especially in an adult.
The childishness of the argument was astounding; it was as if they were still in elementary school.
translation
Behavior or characteristics typical of a child, such as being playful or innocent.; Lack of maturity or good sense, especially in an adult.
Word Forms
Plural
childishnesses