Unmanly
adjective
Not displaying characteristics that are typically associated with men, such as courage or strength.
His unmanly fear of spiders embarrassed him in front of his friends.
Often appears as...
- unmanly behavior
- unmanly fears
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Disapproving
adjective
Lacking in dignity or honor.
His unmanly act of betrayal cost him the respect of his peers.
Often appears as...
- unmanly act
- unmanly betrayal
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Not displaying characteristics that are typically associated with men, such as courage or strength.
His unmanly fear of spiders embarrassed him in front of his friends.
Often appears as...
- unmanly behavior
- unmanly fears
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Lacking in dignity or honor.
His unmanly act of betrayal cost him the respect of his peers.
Often appears as...
- unmanly act
- unmanly betrayal
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/3Gender Stereotypes
Be aware 'unmanly' is based on traditional gender roles that can be outdated or offensive.
He was teased for his 'unmanly' interest in ballet, which is an unfair stereotype.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Some cultures may find the term 'unmanly' disrespectful. Use with caution.
Calling his tears 'unmanly' was frowned upon by others who value emotional expression.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Judgment
'Unmanly' often reflects personal opinions; what seems unmanly to one may not to another.
His friends saw his cooking hobby as 'unmanly', but he found it a sign of self-reliance.
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Stereotypes
Be aware 'unmanly' is based on traditional gender roles that can be outdated or offensive.
He was teased for his 'unmanly' interest in ballet, which is an unfair stereotype.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Some cultures may find the term 'unmanly' disrespectful. Use with caution.
Calling his tears 'unmanly' was frowned upon by others who value emotional expression.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Judgment
'Unmanly' often reflects personal opinions; what seems unmanly to one may not to another.
His friends saw his cooking hobby as 'unmanly', but he found it a sign of self-reliance.
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Stereotypes
Be aware 'unmanly' is based on traditional gender roles that can be outdated or offensive.
He was teased for his 'unmanly' interest in ballet, which is an unfair stereotype.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Some cultures may find the term 'unmanly' disrespectful. Use with caution.
Calling his tears 'unmanly' was frowned upon by others who value emotional expression.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Judgment
'Unmanly' often reflects personal opinions; what seems unmanly to one may not to another.
His friends saw his cooking hobby as 'unmanly', but he found it a sign of self-reliance.
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Rudolph Valentino
Italian Actor
The loneliest ebb of my life came on that Christmas eve, only one day after my arrival in New York. The abyss of loneliness. I ate a solitary dinner in a small cafe, and the very food tasted bitter with my unshed tears. One doesn't dare cry in America. It is unmanly here.
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The Ultimate Warrior
American Wrestler
During the second term of the Clinton presidency... I thought, 'Here is the literal and figurative role model for the United States of America behaving like a perverted little kid.' I just found it all really unmanly and undignified.
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Joseph Lancaster
English Educator
I am persuaded, that if any attempt is made to improve the education of the poor, and such an unmanly spirit should guide the resolution of a society or committee for that purpose, it would render the design abortive.
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John Paul Jones
American Soldier
Heaven can never countenance the barbarous and unmanly practice of the Britons in America, which savages would blush at, and which, if not discontinued, will soon be retaliated on Britain by a justly enraged people.
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Robert Burns
Scottish Poet
There is something so mean and unmanly in the arts of dissimulation and falsehood that I am surprised they can be used by anyone in so noble, so generous a passion as virtuous love.
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Forrest Griffin
American Athlete
It's very unmanly to change yourself for others. Be comfortable with oneself. There have been feminist movements but there's never been a male one.
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Rupert Everett
English Actor
Why are men talking about what clothes they're wearing? It's so unmanly, I think. It's like Versailles before the Revolution, without the style.
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Jeremy Irvine
English Actor
The only mistake guys can make is to try too hard with their appearance. There's something very unmanly about it.
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Uddhav Thackeray
If I am quiet or I am restrained it doesn't mean that I am unmanly.
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Engelbert Humperdinck
English Musician
There is no harm in showing your feelings. It's not unmanly.
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Rudolph Valentino
Italian Actor
The loneliest ebb of my life came on that Christmas eve, only one day after my arrival in New York. The abyss of loneliness. I ate a solitary dinner in a small cafe, and the very food tasted bitter with my unshed tears. One doesn't dare cry in America. It is unmanly here.
Quote examples
The Ultimate Warrior
American Wrestler
During the second term of the Clinton presidency... I thought, 'Here is the literal and figurative role model for the United States of America behaving like a perverted little kid.' I just found it all really unmanly and undignified.
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Joseph Lancaster
English Educator
I am persuaded, that if any attempt is made to improve the education of the poor, and such an unmanly spirit should guide the resolution of a society or committee for that purpose, it would render the design abortive.
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John Paul Jones
American Soldier
Heaven can never countenance the barbarous and unmanly practice of the Britons in America, which savages would blush at, and which, if not discontinued, will soon be retaliated on Britain by a justly enraged people.
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Robert Burns
Scottish Poet
There is something so mean and unmanly in the arts of dissimulation and falsehood that I am surprised they can be used by anyone in so noble, so generous a passion as virtuous love.
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Forrest Griffin
American Athlete
It's very unmanly to change yourself for others. Be comfortable with oneself. There have been feminist movements but there's never been a male one.
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Rupert Everett
English Actor
Why are men talking about what clothes they're wearing? It's so unmanly, I think. It's like Versailles before the Revolution, without the style.
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Jeremy Irvine
English Actor
The only mistake guys can make is to try too hard with their appearance. There's something very unmanly about it.
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Uddhav Thackeray
If I am quiet or I am restrained it doesn't mean that I am unmanly.
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Engelbert Humperdinck
English Musician
There is no harm in showing your feelings. It's not unmanly.
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