infantile

Example Sentences

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And don’t get me started on the endless, infantile standing ovations.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

Emojis can have an "infantile connotation" which could lead to people perceiving you as younger, less senior, capable or responsible, he says.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025

“It was offensive and infantile, especially as the moms were all trying to figure out childcare during summer break.”

From Salon • Jul. 31, 2024

He wrote wobbly, childlike music for the infantile Bella — messing with instrument tuning and asking his other musicians to “play stupid,” then manipulating the recordings to warp them even more.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2023

“Phineas,” Brinker said with dignity, “please don’t give us your infantile lecture on world affairs at this time.”

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles