Childishness

/t‍ʃˈa‍ɪldɪʃnəs/

/tʃˈaɪldɪʃnəs/

Childishness

referring to the behavior or attitudes that are typical of children, such as immaturity, impulsivity, and a lack of emotional self-control

synonyms : puerility

Examples

1. Frank soon became frustrated at the childishness and lack of sophistication of his partners in crime.

2. And in doing so, announce some of the childishness of playing make-believe in front of a camera and lights.

3. You can hear something like the voice of Milton's father here accusing Milton of childishness.

4. Harsh plays him with a nice touch of petulance and childishness.