Foolishness is a synonym of childishness.
In uncountable|lang=en terms the difference between foolishness and childishness
is that foolishness is (uncountable) the state of being foolish while childishness is (uncountable) the state or characteristic of being childish.
In countable|lang=en terms the difference between foolishness and childishness
is that foolishness is (countable) a thing or event that is foolish, or an absurdity while childishness is (countable) childish behaviour.
As nouns the difference between foolishness and childishness
is that foolishness is (uncountable) the state of being foolish while childishness is (uncountable) the state or characteristic of being childish.
foolishness
Noun
(uncountable) The state of being foolish.
(countable) A thing or event that is foolish, or an absurdity.
Synonyms
* imprudence, folly
* extravagance, irresponsibility
* indiscretion, absurdity
* ridiculousness
* stupidity
Antonyms
* wisdom
Related terms
* fool
childishness
English
Noun
(uncountable) The state or characteristic of being childish.
(countable) Childish behaviour.
See also
* puerilism
* puerility
