1. deprived of sexual characteristics or identity; made sexless
Usage: literary; often used in psychological or literary contexts
2. having lost feminine or masculine qualities; made unfeminine or unmasculine
Usage: literary; sometimes considered dated

Examples

• Lady Macbeth called upon dark spirits to unsex her in Shakespeare’s play.
• The character felt unsexed by the traumatic experience.
• Critics argued that the role left the actress appearing unsexed.
• The harsh conditions seemed to leave everyone unsexed and hardened.
• She worried that her demanding career would leave her unsexed.
• The military training was designed to create unsexed soldiers focused only on duty.