2006-09-14 13:21:11 · 21 answers · asked by lovel art 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Childish makes me think of immaturity; a person doing things that are not appropriate for one's age, for example.
Child-like makes me think of innocence; a person being spontaneous and happy, regardless of their age.
2006-09-14 13:25:42 · answer #1 · answered by Rhonda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term 'childish' is a derogatory one. It is far from 'childlike' (innocent & naive) in meaning.
'Childish' is silly, IMMATURE, petty, juvenile, babyish.
When an adult behaves foolishly & immaturely with stupid enthusiasm, the term comes to my mind to characterize that person.
I have seen some adults behaving foolishly without maturity of mind as fits their age. Comic personas.
George Bush's image readily comes to mind!
2006-09-14 21:00:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
George W. Bush
2006-09-14 20:28:59 · answer #3 · answered by F T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
George W. Bush
2006-09-14 20:23:24 · answer #4 · answered by hgheartland 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The government.
2006-09-14 20:22:39 · answer #5 · answered by onlyonemeg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grown people throwing temper tantrums and acting immature.
2006-09-14 20:50:10 · answer #6 · answered by Not the one for you! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a 3 year old throwing a tantrum
2006-09-14 20:23:30 · answer #7 · answered by imalickyouallover69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An adult having a tantrum like a two year old would have!
2006-09-14 20:43:22 · answer #8 · answered by Jo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A two year old throwing a temper fit!@
2006-09-14 20:23:11 · answer #9 · answered by nswblue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It make me think of when i was a kid back in the days
2006-09-14 20:25:53 · answer #10 · answered by Angelo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋