epämiehekäs — meaning in English
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English meaning
- effeminate adj Of a man or boy, having qualities or mannerisms traditionally associated with women.
- unmanly adj Behaving in a way seen as weak, cowardly or childish, and thought not typical of a man.
- unmasculine adj Not seen as typical of, or suitable for, a man.
Senses
epämiehekäs is used for these senses in English:
- effeminate (often, derogatory, of a man or boy) Exhibiting behaviour or mannerisms considered typical of a woman; unmasculine.
- unmanly (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.
- unmasculine Not masculine; not characteristic of, typical of, or appropriate for a man, unmanly
unmanly — full definition
- adj Behaving in a way seen as weak, cowardly or childish, and thought not typical of a man.
- adj Relating to something that is not human.
- adj Considered wrong or inappropriate for a man to do.
- adj Not suitable or fitting behavior for a man.
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