childishness (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃnəs/
Definition
The quality of behaving in a way that is like a child, especially in a way that is silly or immature.
Examples
The politician was criticized for his childishness during the debate.
Despite being a successful CEO, he sometimes displayed a shocking level of childishness.
Her childishness was endearing to some, but annoying to others.
How to Use childishness
- childishness of (prepositional phrase)
- Referring to the specific source or cause of the childish behavior. — "The childishness of his reaction surprised everyone."
- display childishness (collocation)
- To show or exhibit childish behavior. — "He tended to display childishness when he didn't get his way."
- accuse of childishness (collocation)
- To claim that someone is behaving in a childish or immature way. — "The coach accused the player of childishness for arguing with the referee."
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