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unmanly

adjective un·man·ly \-ˈman-lē\

: not typical of a man or suitable for a man : not manly

Full Definition of UNMANLY

:  not manly: as
a :  being of weak character :  cowardly
b :  effeminate
— un·man·li·ness \-lē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of UNMANLY

15th century

Related to UNMANLY

Synonyms
effete, epicene, sissified, sissy, effeminate, womanish
Antonyms
manlike, manly, mannish, masculine, virile

Rhymes with UNMANLY

Osmanli

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