Synonyms of machismo

machismo

noun

mä-ˈchēz-(ˌ)mō 

as in masculinity

the set of qualities considered appropriate for or characteristic of men

a culture that prizes machismo and has rigid gender roles

Synonyms & Similar Words

• masculinity
• maleness
• macho
• manhood
• manliness
• virility
• boyishness
• tomboyishness
• mannishness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• femininity
• womanhood
• womanliness
• girlishness
• femaleness
• effeminacy
• girlhood
• maidenhood
• emasculation
• muliebrity
• effeteness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of machismo

Perhaps in another lifetime, or another novel, Ned would find a way to nourish these intimations of benevolence or even love, refusing to let them be spoiled by his own aspirational machismo. — Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026

At the center of it all is an electrifying performance by Robert Pattinson as Hansen, a man who aspires to powerful anchor machismo but is slowly falling apart. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Sep. 2026

His rage stands as a measure of machismo, as if civility is for wimps. — Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026

Not That Kind of Man Both parties are focused on machismo at the moment. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026