sissified

adjective

ˈsi-si-ˌfīd How to pronounce sissified (audio)
Definition of sissifiednext
as in feminine
of or relating to a man who has or displays qualities traditionally considered more suitable for women learned the hard way that using the recommended safety gear was sensible, not sissified

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  1. feminine
  2. effeminate
  3. unmanly
Adjective
  • The polo top denotes a sense of put-togetherness, with any sense of stuffiness softened when styled with feminine skirts or toughened up with denim and leather.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 July 2026
  • While the others feel functional and sporty, this style’s slim silhouette and thin straps give them a slightly more feminine feel.
    — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 11 July 2026
Definition of feminine
Adjective
  • The term kothi applies to a broad category of people assigned male at birth who are effeminate to varying degrees and might engage in same-sex relationships, but do not live in separate communities.
    — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
  • One of the earliest of American masculinity influencers was President Theodore Roosevelt, who touted his own transformation from a timid, effeminate man – local presses mocked him in his early career – to a rugged outdoorsman.
    — Miriam Eve Mora, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
Definition of effeminate
Adjective
  • Why beef culture and agriculture matter in Texas Some of Talarico's critics seemed to be ripping on his manhood, referencing his support for the LGBTQ+ community, along with the purportedly unmanly notion of having, at one time, eschewed meat.
    — Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 May 2026
  • Clever rather than athletic; also unmanly.
    — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Definition of unmanly
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