Childishness
['tʃaildiʃnis]
Definition
(n.) The state or quality of being childish; simplicity; harmlessness; weakness of intellect.
Inputed by Conrad
Examples
- Whether of questionable childishness or not in any other matters, Mr. Skimpole had a child's enjoyment of change and bright weather. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- When you come to think of it, it's the height of childishness in you--I mean me-- said Mr. Jarndyce, to regard him for a moment as a man. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- There was a still greater obstacle in Oliver's youth and childishness. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- He laughed as the childishness of the confession struck him. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
Edited by Caleb