What does childish mean?
Definitions for childish
ˈtʃaɪl dɪʃchild·ish
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word childish.
Princeton's WordNet
childish, infantile(adj)
indicating a lack of maturity
"childish tantrums"; "infantile behavior"
Wiktionary
childish(Adjective)
Of or suitable for a child.
childish(Adjective)
Behaving immaturely.
Your childish temper tantrums are not going to change my decision on this matter.
Webster Dictionary
Childish(adj)
of, pertaining to, befitting, or resembling, a child
Childish(adj)
puerile; trifling; weak
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of childish in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of childish in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of childish in a Sentence
Thus it is said: The path into the light seems dark, the path forward seems to go back, the direct path seems long, true power seems weak, true purity seems tarnished, true steadfastness seems changeable, true clarity seems obscure, the greatest are seems unsophisticated, the greatest love seems indifferent, the greatest wisdom seems childish. The Tao is nowhere to be found. Yet it nourishes and completes all things.
I wanted to wear a tiny pin to express solidarity, but the parade officials physically blocked me and stood in my way. They said I can't march with the rainbow, sixty-year-old men acting childish -- want to be tough guys who can't get past my pin. It's a shame. These are people making out the rules for no reason.
Playing the blame game is stupid and childish. Even if it is someone else’s fault, the blame game is wasted time, effort, and energy that takes you somewhere that is not going to get you anywhere.
There is no explanation for evil. It must be looked upon as a necessary part of the order of the universe. To ignore it is childish to bewail it senseless.
Donald Trump has said a number of things which are hurtful and he has said that they were childish in some respects and I think will be potentially problematic either in a primary or in a general election if he were to become the nominee.
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Translations for childish
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- детински, детскиBulgarian
- dětinskýCzech
- kindisch, kindgerechtGerman
- παιδικός, παιδιάστικοςGreek
- para, infantil, niñosSpanish
- بچهگانهPersian
- lapsellinenFinnish
- puéril, enfantinFrench
- ילדותיHebrew
- बचकानाHindi
- gyerekes, gyerekHungarian
- infantileItalian
- ង៉ែតKhmer
- puerilisLatin
- kanneregLuxembourgish, Letzeburgesch
- vaikiškasLithuanian
- kinderachtig, infantielDutch
- barnsligNorwegian
- infantylny, dziecinny, dziecięcyPolish
- imaturo, infantilPortuguese
- детский, инфантильный, ребяческийRussian
- otróčjiSlovene
- barnsligSwedish
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