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unmanly

/ʌnˈmænli/

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adjective

(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.

Examples :

"His unmanly fear of public speaking prevented him from volunteering for the presentation. "

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adjective

Of or pertaining to something not human.

Examples :

"The ancient, gnarled tree had an unmanly silence; it felt more like a stoic, enduring mountain than any living creature. "

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adjective

(of a behaviour or action) Cowardly, base.

Examples :

"His unmanly retreat from the argument showed a lack of courage. "

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adjective

(of a behaviour or action) Not acceptable from a man.

Examples :

"He thought crying during the sad movie was unmanly, even though everyone else was emotional. "

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adjective

(of a behaviour or action) Not becoming of a man.

Examples :

"He thought crying after losing the game was unmanly, even though everyone felt disappointed. "

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adverb

In a manner that is unmanly.

Examples :

"He cried unmanly after losing the game, sobbing loudly despite his efforts to stay composed. "

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