noun
childishness
CHYLD-ihsh-nuhs
Childishness (noun) means Immature behavior or an immature way of acting. Example: “His childishness during the negotiation frustrated everyone at the table.”
noun
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Immature behavior or an immature way of acting.
"His childishness during the negotiation frustrated everyone at the table."
How to use childishness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe quality of acting immaturely, like a child, in a way that's usually seen as unfitting for an adult.
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Word forms
- Plural
- childishnesses
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Etymology
Formed from "childish" plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.
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What does “childishness” mean?
The word “childishness” means immature behavior or an immature way of acting. In plain terms, the quality of acting immaturely, like a child, in a way that's usually seen as unfitting for an adult.
How do you pronounce “childishness”?
“Childishness” is pronounced CHYLD-ihsh-nuhs (/ˈt͡ʃaɪld.ɪʃ.nəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “childishness” in a sentence?
Here is “childishness” used in a sentence: “His childishness during the negotiation frustrated everyone at the table.”
What part of speech is “childishness”?
“Childishness” is a noun.
