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Definition of Unmanly
1. Adverb. Without qualities thought to befit a man.
2. Adjective. Not possessing qualities befitting a man.
Exact synonyms: Unmanful, Unmanlike
Similar to: Cissy, Effeminate, Emasculate, Epicene, Sissified, Sissy, Sissyish, Womanish
Antonyms: Manly
Derivative terms: Unmanliness
Similar to: Cissy, Effeminate, Emasculate, Epicene, Sissified, Sissy, Sissyish, Womanish
Antonyms: Manly
Derivative terms: Unmanliness
3. Adjective. Lacking in courage and manly strength and resolution; contemptibly fearful.
Exact synonyms: Poor-spirited, Pusillanimous
Similar to: Cowardly, Fearful
Derivative terms: Pusillanimity, Pusillanimousness, Unmanliness
Similar to: Cowardly, Fearful
Derivative terms: Pusillanimity, Pusillanimousness, Unmanliness
Definition of Unmanly
1. Adjective. (context: of a person) Showing characteristics that are not manly, such as being immature, effeminate or cowardly, which might be construed as an indicator of weakness or of baseness of character. ¹
2. Adjective. Of or pertaining to something not human. ¹
3. Adjective. (context: of a behaviour or action) Cowardly, base. ¹
4. Adjective. (context: of a behaviour or action) Not acceptable of a man. ¹
5. Adjective. (context: of a behaviour or action) Not becoming of a man. ¹
6. Adverb. In a manner that is unmanly. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Unmanly
1. manly [adj -LIER, -LIEST] - See also: manly