childish
Example Sentences
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And also settling a very childish dispute between the airport and the contractors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
The vibes are childish, more like those of 11-year-old boys pretending they’re in an action cartoon than adult men who read books and enjoy the company of women.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
Little by little, through her childish chatter retracing her arrival in Denmark and some research done in South Korea, Randel uncovered a different story from the one in her Danish adoption papers.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
"It was a childish escapade that got out of hand," he said.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026
Trying to reach David and get him to help feels both childish and impossible.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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