Synonyms of sissy

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adjective

as in feminine

of or relating to a man who has or displays qualities traditionally considered more suitable for women

thought it was sissy for a boy to like flowers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• feminine
• sissified
• effeminate
• unmanly
• womanish
• epicene
• girly
• womanly
• effete
• girlie
• prissy
• girlish
• womanlike
• foppish
• spinsterish
• sappy
• dandyish
• camp
• old-maidish
• campy
• dudish
• overnice
• antimacho

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• masculine
• manly
• virile
• mannish
• manlike

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noun

as in coward

a person who shows a shameful lack of courage in the face of danger

the candidate touts his wartime service as evidence that he is not a sissy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• coward
• craven
• chicken
• poltroon
• funk
• dastard
• cur
• snake
• pussy
• recreant
• wimp
• weakling
• milquetoast
• defeatist
• cream puff
• quitter
• caitiff
• sneak
• pushover
• ostrich
• scaramouche
• scaramouch

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hero
• stalwart
• valiant
• daredevil