Childish: meaning, definitions and examples

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childish

[ ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ ]

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behavior

Showing the silly or immature qualities of a child; not suitable for an adult.

Synonyms

immature, infantile, juvenile, naive

Examples of usage

Stop being so childish and take this seriously.
Her childish behavior was starting to annoy everyone around her.
I can't believe he still has such childish habits at his age.

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art

Having the simplicity, charm, or purity associated with a child's art.

Synonyms

charming, innocent, naive, simple

Examples of usage

The painting had a childish innocence that captivated the viewers.
His drawings had a childish quality that made them unique.

Translations

Translations of the word "childish" in other languages:

🇵🇹 infantil

🇮🇳 बचकाना

🇩🇪 kindisch

🇮🇩 kekanak-kanakan

🇺🇦 дитячий

🇵🇱 dziecinny

🇯🇵 子供っぽい

🇫🇷 enfantin

🇪🇸 infantil

🇹🇷 çocuksu

🇰🇷 유치한

🇸🇦 طفولي

🇨🇿 dětinský

🇸🇰 detský

🇨🇳 幼稚的

🇸🇮 otroški

🇮🇸 barnalegt

🇰🇿 балалық

🇬🇪 ბავშვური

🇦🇿 uşaqca

🇲🇽 infantil

Word origin

The word 'childish' originated in the late Middle English period from the combination of 'child' and the suffix '-ish'. It has been used to describe behavior or qualities resembling those of a child for centuries. The term has evolved to encompass both negative connotations of immaturity and positive connotations of innocence and simplicity.