unmanly

un·man·ly

adj \-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

Related to UNMANLY

Synonyms: effete, epicene, sissified, sissy, effeminate, womanish

Antonyms: manlike, manly, mannish, masculine, virile

Related Words: feminine, girlish, girlie (or girly), womanlike, womanly; old-maidish, overnice, prissy, spinsterish; dandyish, dudish, foppish, sappy; camp, campy; antimacho

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Rhymes with UNMANLY

Osmanli