unmanly
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un·man·ly

adjective \-ˈman-lē\

Definition of UNMANLY

: not manly: as
a : being of weak character : cowardly
b : effeminate
un·man·li·ness \-lē-nəs\ noun

Examples of UNMANLY

  1. He felt unmanly because he wasn't interested in sports.
  2. I disagree that dancing is an unmanly pursuit.
  3. My father told me that it's unmanly to cry.

First Known Use of UNMANLY

15th century

Rhymes with UNMANLY

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