UNMANLY Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

unmanly

adjective

ˌən-ˈman-lē

Definition of unmanly

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

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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 See All Example Sentences for unmanly

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Adjective

The shoes have deeply low sides along the vamp that are cut away to expose the arch and inner sides of the foot, creating a flirtier and more feminine outline.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
Because of body composition, some notes that could be considered feminine like large waxy florals, or masculine like tobacco can come across completely differently depending on the person.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026

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In Texas, Republicans have variously suggested that Senate candidate James Talarico is effeminate, gay, transgender…and/or pedophilic.

— Caitlin Dewey, Vox, 21 Oct. 2026
The next big issue for me was that Axl shimmied from side to side with an unusual snakelike move that struck me as effeminate and lame.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of effeminate

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