puerility

[US]/ˌpjʊəˈrɪlɪti/
[UK]/ˌpjʊˈrɪləti/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.childishness; foolishness; immaturity; juvenile or foolish behavior, ideas, etc.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

puerility in behavior

puerility of thought

puerility and naivety

puerility in adults

puerility in art

puerility of actions

puerility of ideas

puerility in discussion

puerility in writing

puerility of humor

Example Sentences

puerility can sometimes hinder personal growth.

his puerility was evident in his immature jokes.

the puerility of their arguments made it hard to take them seriously.

she dismissed his puerility as a phase he would outgrow.

puerility in adults can be frustrating to deal with.

his puerility often led to misunderstandings with his peers.

they struggled with the balance between maturity and puerility.

her puerility shone through during serious discussions.

recognizing his puerility was the first step toward change.

puerility can be charming in some contexts.

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