infantile
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Sane wash his words we must, because no matter how unhinged or infantile, the world’s safety, fortunes and future are inextricably tied to America’s next move, and therefore to his next move.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
And don’t get me started on the endless, infantile standing ovations.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026
“Colin is deeply romantic and has a sort of slightly infantile version of romance,” Lighton said of the character the story unfolds through.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
Emojis can have an "infantile connotation" which could lead to people perceiving you as younger, less senior, capable or responsible, he says.
From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025
“Sitting next to you. Your mother. Who held your hand as you took your first infantile steps.”
From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green
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