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Childishness: meaning, definitions and examples

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childishness

 

[ [ˈtʃaɪldɪʃnəs] ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

behavior

Childishness refers to the state or quality of being immature, childish, or naive. It is the tendency to behave in a silly, petty, or irresponsible manner, similar to that of a child.

Synonyms

childlike behavior, immaturity, naivety

Examples of usage

  • She couldn't stand his childishness any longer.
  • His childishness was evident in the way he pouted when he didn't get his way.
Context #2 | Noun

quality

Childishness can also refer to a characteristic or trait of being childlike, innocent, or playful. It is often associated with a sense of wonder and creativity.

Synonyms

childlike quality, innocence, playfulness

Examples of usage

  • His childishness brought a sense of joy and lightness to the room.
  • The artist's work was praised for its childlike whimsy and imagination.

Translations

Translations of the word "childishness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 infantilidade

🇮🇳 बचकानापन

🇩🇪 Kindlichkeit

🇮🇩 kekanak-kanakan

🇺🇦 дитинність

🇵🇱 dziecinność

🇯🇵 幼稚さ (ようちさ)

🇫🇷 enfantillage

🇪🇸 infantilismo

🇹🇷 çocukluk

🇰🇷 유치함

🇸🇦 طفولية

🇨🇿 dětinskost

🇸🇰 detskosť

🇨🇳 孩子气 (hái zi qì)

🇸🇮 otroškost

🇮🇸 barnalegt eðli

🇰🇿 балаңдық

🇬🇪 ბავშვურობა

🇦🇿 uşaqlıq

🇲🇽 infantilismo

Etymology

The word 'childishness' originated from the Middle English word 'childisch,' which meant 'befitting a child.' Over time, it evolved to encompass both the negative connotation of immaturity and the positive connotation of innocence and playfulness. The concept of childishness has been explored in various literary works and psychological studies, highlighting its complex nature in human behavior and development.

See also: child, childbearing, childbirth, childfree, childhood, childish, childishly, childless, childlessness, childlike, childminder, children.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,093 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.