Synonyms of unmanly

unmanly

adjective

ˌən-ˈman-lē 

as in feminine

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

there is nothing unmanly about letting your emotions show

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• masculine
• manly
• virile
• mannish
• manlike

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unmanly

The elastic insult is meant to belittle the target as inauthentic, attention-hungry, unserious, and unmanly. — Erik Forrest Jackson, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2026

For Marius’ friend, police chief Silviu (Alex Conovaru), such solicitude is weak and unmanly. — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026

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

But the bunt-against-the-shift is the baseball equivalent of the unmanly underhand free throw. — Scott Ostler, SFChronicle.com, 17 June 2018