infantility

infantility — noun

1. behaviour or thinking that shows a lack of emotional maturity, like that of a ve

1.名詞C2
釋義

behaviour or thinking that shows a lack of emotional maturity, like that of a very young child — used especially to criticise an adult or older child for acting unreasonably or selfishly.

例句

Cyrus was shocked when his colleague's infantility made her refuse to speak after a simple disagreement.

uncountable noun, used with possessive [someone]'s infantility

The board tired of the CEO's infantility and his habit of blaming others for every mistake.

同義詞
  • childishness

    more common in everyday speech; 'infantility' is stronger and more formal

  • immaturity

    broader term for lack of grown-up behaviour, not limited to childlike behaviour

  • puerility

    similar formality but less common; focuses on silliness or triviality

反義詞
  • maturity

    the opposite quality of being grown-up in thinking and behaviour

  • adulthood

    focuses on age rather than behaviour, but implies expected maturity

文法句型

uncountable

用法筆記

This noun is uncountable and almost always used as a criticism of someone who is old enough to behave more maturely. It is more common in formal or written contexts than in everyday conversation.

常見錯誤

❌His infantility is very high.
✅His behaviour shows a great deal of infantility.
💡'infantility' is not used with levels like 'high' or 'low'; it describes a quality of someone's actions or thinking.
❌The baby's infantility was cute.
✅The baby's infancy was a happy time.
💡'infantility' refers to childish behaviour in someone who is not a baby; 'infancy' is the correct word for the state of being a baby.