CHILDISH

childish, infantile

(adjective) indicating a lack of maturity; “childish tantrums”; “infantile behavior”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

childish (comparative more childish, superlative most childish)

Of or suitable for a child.

Behaving immaturely.

Synonyms

• (suitable for a child): childly, juvenile, kiddish; see also childlike

• (behaving immaturely): infantile, immature, silly, unbecoming, juvenile, puerile; see also childish

Antonyms

• (suitable for a child): adult, adultlike

• (behaving immaturely): adultish, mature

Source: Wiktionary

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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

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