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unmanlike

/ʌnˈmæn.laɪk/

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adjective

/ʌnˈmæn.laɪk/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее не свойственное мужчине; немужественный.

An obsolete adjective meaning not characteristic of a man; unmanly.

  1. Not possessing qualities befitting a manC2formal

    Lacking traits traditionally associated with masculinity, such as strength, courage, or stoicism.

    ruНемужественный

    • His unmanlike behavior surprised his colleagues.
    • The character was portrayed as unmanlike and overly emotional.
    • In some cultures, showing fear is considered unmanlike.

    Synonymscowardlyeffeminatefeeblepusillanimoussissifiedsofttimidunmanlyweakwomanish

    Antonymsmanlikemanlymasculine

Forms
  • more unmanlike comparative form
  • most unmanlike superlative form