The difference between Childish and Immature

When used as adjectives, childish means of or suitable for a child, whereas immature means not fully formed or developed, unripe, not mature.


Immature is also noun with the meaning: an immature member of a species.

check bellow for the other definitions of Childish and Immature

  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. Immature as an adjective:

    Not fully formed or developed, unripe, not mature.

  2. Immature as an adjective:

    Childish in behavior, not mature.

    Examples:

    "You're only young once, but you can be immature the rest of your life."

    "The man was immature for throwing a tantrum."

  1. Immature as a noun:

    An immature member of a species.

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