unchildlike

adjective

Definition of unchildlikenext
as in experienced

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Recent Examples of unchildlike The recent wave of bans comes as many Republicans, in their opposition to gun control, climate science, food stamps, public education, and other social services, work assiduously to render the lives of American children as unchildlike as possible. — Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchildlike
  1. experienced
  2. knowing
  3. sophisticated
  4. worldly
  5. cosmopolitan
  6. smart
  7. worldly-wise
  8. adult
Adjective
  • This trend spans various sectors, not just tech, with employers increasingly seeking experienced workers.
    — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Rooney was open to advice from Shearer and others, but leaned in especially to appraisal and tips from experienced producers.
    — Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of experienced
Adjective
  • His trademark smirk and knowing stare are now feared by any opponent up against Norway, but don’t be fooled into thinking Haaland isn’t serious about his career.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Earlier that day, during breakfast below juniper and olive trees at hotel restaurant Gli Olivastri, all-knowing maître d Claudio, who moved to Sardinia in 1989, divulged a few of his favorite swimming spots in La Maddalena.
    — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026
Definition of knowing
Adjective
  • Cool and Classic A breezy button-down, linen pants, go-to sunglasses, and elevated leather sandals come together for an outfit that takes seconds to throw on, but still looks sophisticated.
    — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Park Tower is positioned for travelers seeking European elegance and historical prestige in Argentina’s sophisticated capital.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of sophisticated
Adjective
  • These poems used images from ordinary life to warn against greed, religious hypocrisy and an excessive attachment to worldly possessions.
    — Peter Dziedzic, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
  • These complex relationships—between art and institutions, between artistic integrity and worldly achievement—animate Eggers’s latest novel, Contrapposto.
    — Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026
Definition of worldly
Adjective
  • Possible retirement spots include the cosmopolitan capital Vienna, mountain destination Innsbruck, scenic Graz and music mecca Salzburg.
    — William P. Barrett, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The Kennedy Center once drew some of the world’s most prominent acts, epitomizing Washington’s cosmopolitan ambitions.
    — Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
Definition of cosmopolitan
Adjective
  • So, too, are the smart shops of Andrassy Avenue, a broad boulevard modeled on the Champs-Élysées, the Franz Litzst museum, and the glorious Hungarian State opera house.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The film introduces 8-year-old Bonnie’s new smart tablet, Lilypad.
    — Tara Duncan, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of smart
Adjective
  • Crucially, they are grounded in real-world experiences, from a recent exchange with worldly-wise restaurant waitresses in Bordeaux exemplifying trust and collaboration, to the coaching of top CEOs over the past 20 years.
    — HEC Paris Insights, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Parroni does a good job of balancing the way that adolescents veer from experimenting with a worldly-wise cynicism and dipping back into the wildness of childhood.
    — Catherine Bray, Variety, 9 Sep. 2023
Definition of worldly-wise
Adjective
  • While on the ground, the eagle was seen in a fight with two sub-adult eagles, according to the nonprofit.
    — Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
  • The encounter is rare because the vast majority of sub-adult and adult sharks end up at Cape Cod, Dodd said.
    — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Definition of adult

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“Unchildlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchildlike. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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