as in childish
having or showing the annoying qualities (as silliness) associated with children
the infantile humor that teenage boys are justly famous for
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Recent Examples of infantile
Though her infantile husband and his family treat Anora as a disposable plaything, Madison gives her a thrilling pugnacity — while at the same time locating the pathos of her emotionally bruising ordeal.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
When people are being killed and cities and essential civilian infrastructure are being razed, disavowing responsibility is both infantile and amoral.
—Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 1 Feb. 2023
As people mature, they’re supposed to leave such infantile behavior behind them.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2024
Anchorman trades the ratings-battle storyline of similar films for a battle of the sexes, pitting an infantile boys’ club against a new hire navigating their sexism with the seasoned poise of someone who’s done this all before.
—Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
When people are being killed and cities and essential civilian infrastructure are being razed, disavowing responsibility is both infantile and amoral.
—Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 1 Feb. 2023
As people mature, they’re supposed to leave such infantile behavior behind them.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2024
Anchorman trades the ratings-battle storyline of similar films for a battle of the sexes, pitting an infantile boys’ club against a new hire navigating their sexism with the seasoned poise of someone who’s done this all before.
—Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infantile
Adjective
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The Empire is a manifesto opposing the most corrupt, childish film genre.—
Armond White,
National Review,
14 Mar. 2025
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Trump Turnberry calls pro-Palestinian group's actions a 'childish, criminal act' Police in Scotland said officers were investigating after receiving a report about the golf course being damaged around 4:40 a.m., a spokesperson for the department told Reuters and Fox News.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The series follows the (fictional) famous televangelist family of the Gemstones, led by widowed patriarch Eli (played by John Goodman) alongside his immature children Jesse (Danny McBride), Judy (Edi Patterson) and Kelvin (Adam DeVine).—
Kirsten Chuba,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2025
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The son of a Russian oligarch, Vanya is immature, perpetually stoned, and supposed to be using his time in the States to study.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The victim was also found to be developmentally delayed with an adolescent cognitive level, the warrant affidavit said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2025
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Related: New 'Girl Goals' report shows uneven progress for adolescent girls.—
Maryanne Murray Buechner,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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All five suspects were booked into juvenile hall or jail custody.—
Robert Salonga,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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The American people deserve better than petty, juvenile stunts in one of the most sacred chambers of government.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Infantile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infantile. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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