adjective
- not having or showing qualities traditionally associated with men, such as strength or courage
Usage: often considered outdated or offensive as it reinforces gender stereotypes
Examples
- He was criticized for what others called his unmanly behavior during the crisis.
- The coach told the players that crying was unmanly, though many disagreed with this view.
- She rejected the idea that showing emotion was unmanly.
- His unmanly retreat from the argument surprised everyone.
- The old-fashioned notion of unmanly conduct has been challenged by modern thinking.
- They considered his refusal to fight to be unmanly.