unmanly

/ˈʌnˌmænli/
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Definitions of unmanly
  1. adjective
    not possessing qualities befitting a man
    synonyms: unmanful, unmanlike
    cissy, effeminate, emasculate, epicene, sissified, sissy, sissyish
    having unsuitable feminine qualities
    womanish
    having characteristics associated with women and considered undesirable in men
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    antonyms:
    manly
    possessing qualities befitting a man
    man-sized
    calling for the strength of a man
    masculine
    associated with men and not with women
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  2. adjective
    lacking in courage and manly strength and resolution; contemptibly fearful
    synonyms: poor-spirited, pusillanimous
    cowardly, fearful
    lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
  3. adverb
    without qualities thought to befit a man
    synonyms: unmanfully
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