Definition of Unmanly

1. 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

2. Adverb. Without qualities thought to befit a man.
Exact synonyms: Unmanfully
Antonyms: Manfully
Partainyms: Unmanful

3. Adjective. Lacking in courage and manly strength and resolution; contemptibly fearful.

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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Unmanly

unmaneuverable
unmanful
unmanfully
unmangled
unmanhood
unmanifest
unmanifestable
unmanifested
unmanipulatable
unmanipulated
unmanlier
unmanliest
unmanlike
unmanliness
unmanlinesses
unmanly (current term)
unmanned
unmannered
unmanneredly
unmannerliness
unmannerly
unmanning
unmannish
unmans
unmantle
unmantled
unmantles
unmantling
unmanufactured
unmanured

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