childish
Example Sentences
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And also settling a very childish dispute between the airport and the contractors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
Little by little, through her childish chatter retracing her arrival in Denmark and some research done in South Korea, Randel uncovered a different story from the one in her Danish adoption papers.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
The colourful cans of Buzzballz in particular are "that kind of playful, Instagrammable, almost childish thing that I think has a real appeal to Gen Z", Gen Z researcher Chloe Combi adds.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026
Since the Atlantic story appeared, Patel’s childish reaction to criticism has been on full display.
From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2026
There were barbs of spite in her bright, childish voice when she asked, insincerely, “Sleep well?”
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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