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Another word for puerile

puerile Synonyms

puerile

modif.

boyish, young, inexperienced, immature; see childish 1, naive, young 2. See syn. study at young.

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Another word for puerile

adjective

Of or characteristic of a child, especially in immaturity:

babyish, childish, immature, infantile, juvenile. See youth

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It is usual for children to act puerile, but in adults it seems ridiculous.
I cannot condone such puerile activity in this place of business.
But his adventures are the merest nightmares of puerile fancy.
If you act in a puerile way, many people will not take you seriously.
James, stop making such puerile excuses.

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