unmanliness meaning

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unmanliness (noun): the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man).

Definition of unmanliness

  1. the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
    • the students associated science with masculinity and arts with effeminacy
    • Spartans accused Athenians of effeminateness
    • he was shocked by the softness of the atmosphere surrounding the young prince, arising from the superfluity of the femininity that guided him

    Synonyms: effeminacy, effeminateness, sissiness, softness, womanishness

    Type of: femininity

    Kinds: emasculation

    Related forms: unmanly

Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with UN · words ending in SS · 11-letter words

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