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unsexed

/ʌnˈsekst/

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adjective

C2formalcommonobsolete/ʌnˈsekst/

An archaic adjective meaning deprived of sexual characteristics or gender; historically used in literary contexts.

ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее лишённый половых признаков или гендера; исторически использовалось в литературных контекстах.esAdjetivo poco usado que significa privado de características sexuales o de género; históricamente empleado en contextos literarios para denotar falta de sexo, castración o deshumanización, o bien neutralidad de género.frAdjectif désuet signifiant privé de caractéristiques sexuelles ou de genre ; historiquement utilisé dans des contextes littéraires. Peut aussi évoquer une perte d'identité ou de nature humaine.deVeraltetes Adjektiv, das bedeutet, dass jemandem die Geschlechtsmerkmale oder das Geschlecht genommen wurden; historisch auch im literarischen Kontext verwendet, um Entmenschlichung oder Geschlechtslosigkeit auszudrücken.ptAdjetivo raro ou arcaico que significa privado de características ou atributos sexuais; também usado no sentido figurado de emasculado ou despojado de sua identidade de gênero, especialmente em contextos literários antigos.zh古旧形容词,意为被剥夺性别特征或性别的;历史上用于文学语境中,指失去女性特质或去除性别属性。arصفة قديمة تعني منزوع الصفات الجنسية أو الجندر، أو مُجرَّد من الجنس؛ استُخدمت تاريخيًا في سياقات أدبية للإشارة إلى فقدان الهوية الجنسية أو إزالتها.

  1. Deprived of sexual characteristics C2 formal

    Having been stripped of sexual attributes or reproductive capacity.

    • The procedure left the animal unsexed and unable to reproduce.
    • In some historical contexts, certain individuals were forcibly unsexed as a form of punishment.
    • The novel explores the concept of an unsexed society where gender roles are abolished.

    ruЛишённый половых признаковesprivado de caracteres sexualesfrDépourvu de caractères sexuelsdeDer Geschlechtsmerkmale beraubtptPrivado de características sexuaiszh被剥夺性特征的arمَنزُوع الصفات الجنسية

    Synonyms: castratedemasculatedgeldedneuteredsterilized

  • more unsexed comparative form
  • most unsexed superlative form

verb

C2formalcommonobsolete/ʌnˈsɛks/

A verb meaning to deprive of sexual attributes or characteristics, or to make unisexual; often used in literary contexts.

ruЛишать половых признаков или характеристик, или делать бесполым; часто используется в литературных контекстах.esDespojar de los caracteres o atributos sexuales, o hacer asexuado o neutro; usado a menudo en contextos literarios o metafóricos.frPriver des caractéristiques ou attributs sexuels, ou rendre asexué ou neutre ; employé souvent dans des contextes littéraires ou métaphoriques.deJemandem die Geschlechtsmerkmale oder geschlechtlichen Eigenschaften nehmen oder ihn geschlechtslos machen; wird oft in literarischen Kontexten verwendet.ptTornar alguém ou algo assexuado, removendo ou neutralizando suas características sexuais ou de gênero; também pode significar despojar emocionalmente ou espiritualmente da virilidade, da feminilidade ou da potência sexual. De uso literário e pouco frequente.zh使失去性别特征或性征;使变得中性或无性。常用于文学语境中,指剥夺某人的性别属性或使其失去性欲。arإزالة الصفات أو الخصائص الجنسية من الشخص أو الشيء، أو جعله بلا جنس؛ ويُستخدم غالبًا في السياقات الأدبية للدلالة على نزع الأنوثة أو الذكورة أو إفقاد الهوية الجنسية.

  1. Deprive of sexual characteristics C2 formal

    To remove or take away the sexual organs or sexual powers of a person or animal.

    • The ancient practice was to unsex certain animals to make them more docile.
    • In some historical contexts, rulers would unsex their enemies as a form of punishment.
    • The procedure was designed to unsex the creature, rendering it incapable of reproduction.

    ruЛишить половых признаковesprivar de caracteres sexualesfrdésexuerdeDer Geschlechtsmerkmale beraubenptPrivar de características sexuaiszh剥夺性别特征arإزالة الصفات الجنسية

    Synonyms: altercastratedesexemasculatefixgeldneuterspaysterilizeunman

  2. Remove gender-specific qualities C2 formal

    To strip away the traits, roles, or characteristics traditionally associated with a particular gender.

    • The author's writing style seems to unsex the characters, focusing on their humanity rather than gender.
    • Some social movements aim to unsex societal roles, allowing individuals to define themselves.
    • The costume was designed to unsex the performer, making their gender ambiguous.

    ruЛишить гендерных признаковesDespojar de características de génerofrdésexuerdeGeschlechtsmerkmale nehmenptRetirar características de gênerozh去除性别特征arإزالة الصفات الجندرية

    Synonyms: desexneuter

    Antonyms: engendergendersex

  3. Make infertile C2 formal

    To cause a person or animal to become unable to reproduce; to sterilize.

    • The veterinarian had to unsex the stray cat to control the population.
    • In some farming practices, they unsex male animals to improve meat quality.
    • The procedure was performed to unsex the patient for medical reasons.

    ruСтерилизоватьesEsterilizarfrStériliserdeUnfruchtbar machenptEsterilizarzh使绝育arإفقاد القدرة على الإنجاب

    Synonyms: castratedesexemasculategeldneuterspaysterilize

    Antonyms: fertilizeimpregnateinseminate

  • unsexed past participle
  • unsexed past simple
  • unsexing present participle
  • unsexes third person singular