childishness

noun

Definition of childishnessnext
1
as in nonsense

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2
as in inexperience

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for childishness
  1. nonsense
  2. inexperience
  3. sincerity
  4. buffoonery
  5. foolishness
  6. tomfoolery
  7. candor
  8. horseplay
Noun
  • The art world, like the artwork itself, exists in a delicate balance of elitism and absurdity, meaning and nonsense.
    Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The basic idea here is that Vince Vaughn is doing his mid-aughts-dirtbag Vince Vaughn thing but on Christmas — a premise that’s laid on a foundation of plausible-sounding nonsense.
    Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of nonsense
Noun
  • Lathan Coleman, a senior wing, will lead an inexperience group that hope to go far in the playoffs.
    Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Harris’ inexperience | Racism’s role Letters: Stebbins for judge | Prop.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of inexperience
Noun
  • There are reasons to doubt the sincerity of HTS’s moderate turn.
    Sam Heller, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Bringing them coffee and breakfast in bed is a good way to start, but rubbing their feet at the end of the day and listening to their war stories from work proves your sincerity.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of sincerity
Noun
  • Famously, Tommy Lee Jones could not sanction Jim Carrey’s buffoonery on Batman Forever.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024
  • But conservatism ought not to be equated with populist buffoonery and mendacity.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of buffoonery
Noun
  • After being laid off from the local hot dog factory and being inducted into a new basic income program, Mark and Hank have plenty of time on their hands to spend their $3,000 monthly checks on high jinks and foolishness.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Sep. 2024
  • Five glorious days for Chiles, who already had been made to endure the rollercoaster of gymnastics rule foolishness.
    Dana O'Neil, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
Definition of foolishness
Noun
  • This sweet 1978-82 CBS sitcom had plenty of workplace comedic tomfoolery, but none was more shocking and hilarious than the ending of this absurd Thanksgiving story.
    Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
  • But hey, at least her particular brand of right-wing tomfoolery isn’t headed down under.
    Abby Monteil, Them, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of tomfoolery
Noun
  • Her best roles tend to flit between genres, finding candor and nuance in the grayest areas. 34.
    Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Once celebrated for her bold candor as a female host and her career of radio shock, Williams now faces a heartbreaking reality shaped by frontotemporal dementia and progressive aphasia.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of candor
Noun
  • On my gondola, however, horseplay is not only encouraged, it is required.
    Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 24 Sep. 2024
  • Prosecutors allege Alec Baldwin engaged in ‘horseplay’ and acted recklessly on ‘Rust’ set.
    Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
Definition of horseplay
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