unmanly

adjective

Pronunciation: ʌnˈmænli

Definition

Lacking the qualities traditionally associated with men, such as courage, strength, or emotional stoicism.

Examples

• He felt that showing vulnerability in front of his peers would be seen as unmanly.

• The critic dismissed the protagonist's hesitation as an unmanly display of weakness.

• Societal expectations have evolved, making the label of unmanly increasingly irrelevant in modern discourse.

Synonyms of unmanly

Words with a similar meaning to unmanly:

• weak
• timid
• effeminate
• pusillanimous

Antonyms of unmanly

Words with the opposite meaning to unmanly:

• manly
• masculine

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