adj
unmanly
Unmanly (adj) means behaving in a way seen as weak, cowardly or childish, and thought not typical of a man.
adj
1
Behaving in a way seen as weak, cowardly or childish, and thought not typical of a man.
"He'd be wearing white pants and playing lawn tennis presently if he continued to grow much softer and more unmanly."
— , Edgar Rice Burroughs (1914)
2
Relating to something that is not human.
3
Considered wrong or inappropriate for a man to do.
4
Not suitable or fitting behaviour for a man.
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What is the meaning of unmanly?
"unmanly" (adj) means behaving in a way seen as weak, cowardly or childish, and thought not typical of a man.
What is another word for unmanly?
Other words for "unmanly" include unmanful, unmanlike, pusillanimous.
What is the opposite of unmanly?
The opposite of "unmanly" is manly.
What are the different meanings of unmanly?
"unmanly" has 3 main meanings: 1. Behaving in a way seen as weak, cowardly or childish, and thought not typical of a man; 2. Relating to something that is not human; 3. Considered wrong or inappropriate for a man to do.
