childishness

Example Sentences

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Our culture's inability to contend with mortality places artists like Paul Reubens in a domain that was uniquely his, where he maintained the illusion that benevolent childishness defies aging.

From Salon • Aug. 1, 2023

The childishness of Congress or any others in destroying recognition of the past is wrong.

From Washington Post • Jan. 2, 2023

If you knew what lovely neighbors they are, I think you might regret your childishness.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2022

Climbing on all fours over a daybed, the eloquent, lyrical bass Matthew Rose conveys in an instant the essential childishness of Wotan, the king of the gods.

From New York Times • Nov. 21, 2021

Papa’s funeral was no time for us to express our selfish childishness, our American rebelliousness.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat