noun as in strong fondness

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childishness, juvenilization

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Example:The adult’s childishness was evident in their refusal to take any responsibility for the mess they made.

Definition:Characterized by childlike simplicity, lack of understanding, or infantile behavior, often in a negative context.

From childishness

Example:The film's budget and special effects were so juvenile that many adults felt left out of the experience.

Definition:The act of making something more juvenile or childlike, often implying a loss of maturity or sophistication.

From juvenilization