unwomanly

• Adjektiv, das Verhalten oder Eigenschaften beschreibt, die als für eine Frau untypisch oder unpassend gelten; heute weitgehend veraltet, da sich die gesellschaftlichen Normen geändert haben.

An adjective describing behavior or qualities considered not typical or appropriate for a woman, now largely obsolete due to changing social norms.

1. Not characteristic of a womanC1formal

   Lacking qualities or attributes traditionally associated with women, such as gentleness, grace, or nurturing.

   Unweiblich

   • Her direct and assertive manner was considered unwomanly by some.
   • He criticized her ambition as unwomanly.
   • The dress code was criticized for labeling certain behaviors as unwomanly.

   Synonymebutchmannishmasculinetomboyishunfeminineunladylike

   Antonymefeminineladylikewomanly