KIDDISH Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

kiddish

adjective

Definition of kiddish

as in childish

having or showing the annoying qualities (as silliness) associated with children such kiddish behavior is not appropriate in church

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There is a playful feeling to many PATTARAPHAN pieces, but this is not childish work.

— Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
And also settling a very childish dispute between the airport and the contractors.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of childish

Adjective

There’s nothing wrong with holding on to childhood and being a little immature from time to time.

— Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026
The acclaimed writer Rachel Cusk’s controversial new novel Life of M is an intimate, unvarnished character study of an A-list movie star who is depicted as hollow, immature and cynical, an intellectual poseur and an artist wannabe.

— Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of immature

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But the increasing role of private equity firms is also driving up costs, with adolescent athletes looking at pricier options outside of rec leagues at younger and younger ages.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026
The National Institutes of Health found a 121% increase in adolescent overdose deaths between 2010 and 2021, a sobering reminder of the impact on schools.

— Nathalia Fernandez, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026

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