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childlike Antonyms

Opposite of childlike

Because the opposite of childlike shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having the positive qualities associated with a child, such as innocence, trust, wonder, and candor.

Usage Example

"Despite his advanced age, the painter retained a cynical curiosity about the natural world."

Strongest
cynical
jaded
Strong
world-weary
worldly
sophisticated
guileful
adult
grown-up

• adjective (Context 2)

Resembling or characteristic of a child in physical appearance, voice, or manner.

Usage Example

"She spoke in a soft, adult voice that made her sound much younger than she actually was."

Strongest
adult
Strong
grown-up
mature

Similar words to childlike

Words similar to childlike shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

innocent
guileless
ingenuous
artless
youthful
wide-eyed
uncorrupted
trusting
See all synonyms of childlike

• Nearby Words

childishness
childless
childlessness
childlike
childmind
childproof
chill

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Childlike. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/childlike
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