childish, infantile
(adjective) indicating a lack of maturity; “childish tantrums”; “infantile behavior”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
childish (comparative more childish, superlative most childish)
Of or suitable for a child.
Behaving immaturely.
• (suitable for a child): childly, juvenile, kiddish; see also childlike
• (behaving immaturely): infantile, immature, silly, unbecoming, juvenile, puerile; see also childish
• (suitable for a child): adult, adultlike
• (behaving immaturely): adultish, mature
Source: Wiktionary
Child"ish, a.
1. Of, pertaining to, befitting, or resembling, a child. "Childish innocence." Macaulay.
2. Peurile; trifling; weak. Methinks that simplicity in her countenance is rather childish than innocent. Addison.
Note: Childish, as applied tc persons who are grown up, is in a disparaging sense; as, a childish temper.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
20 June 2025
(adjective) marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself; “a modest apartment”; “too modest to wear his medals”
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