childishness Meaning & Definition
/ˈt͡ʃaɪld.ɪʃ.nəs/
What Does Childishness Mean?
Childishness is used as a noun meaning The state or characteristic of being childish. It can also mean Childish behaviour.
Quick Facts About Childishness
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈt͡ʃaɪld.ɪʃ.nəs/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | puerility |
| Plural | childishnesses |
Childishness Definition (Noun)
- The state or characteristic of being childish.
- Childish behaviour.
Synonyms of Childishness
Childishness synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
childishness (countable and uncountable, plural childishnesses)
Origin of Childishness
From Middle English childishnes, childisnes, equivalent to childish + -ness.
Childishness Pronunciation
Childishness is pronounced /ˈt͡ʃaɪld.ɪʃ.nəs/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (t͡ʃaɪld).
Common Questions About Childishness
What part of speech is childishness?
Childishness is a noun.
What is another word for childishness?
You can replace childishness with words such as puerility. See the full list of childishness synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of childishness?
The plural of childishness is childishnesses.