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childish

/ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
adjective

  1. Of or suitable for a child.

  2. Behaving immaturely.

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

Synonymsimmature, infantile, juvenile, puerile, silly, unbecoming
Antonymsadultish, mature, adult, adultlike

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