childishness
Childishness (noun) means Immature behavior or an immature way of acting. Example: “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.
Word forms
childishnesses plural
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Etymology
Formed from "childish" plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.
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Rhymes for childishness
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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.