The difference between Childish and Fatuous

When used as adjectives, childish means of or suitable for a child, whereas fatuous means obnoxiously stupid, vacantly silly, content in one's foolishness.


check bellow for the other definitions of Childish and Fatuous

  1. Childish as an adjective:

    Of or suitable for a child.

  2. Childish as an adjective:

    Behaving immaturely.

    Examples:

    "Your childish temper tantrums are not going to change my decision on this matter."

  1. Fatuous as an adjective:

    Obnoxiously stupid, vacantly silly, content in one's foolishness.