manness
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- noun
- /ˈmænəs/
- Archaic
:
masculinidad
- The discussion focused on the concept of manness and how societal expectations shape male identity.
Examples
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I automatically assume she is differentiating between the manness of non-trans men and the manness of trans men.
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I automatically assume she is differentiating between the manness of non-trans men and the manness of trans men.
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It is indeed the essence that determines manness or horseness distinct from each other, not mere sense perception of the accidental bodily features of a man or a horse.
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Many believe that traditional manness encompasses traits like strength, bravery, and stoicism.
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He expressed his manness through his commitment to protecting his family and friends.
Synonyms
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A person who is an adult male and who shows courage or strength
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Qualities and behaviors people associate with being a man
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The qualities people often expect from men, like strength and courage
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The qualities and features people link to being a man
A quality of bravery and strength that people expect from adult men
Part of a person that shows traditional male traits like strength or confidence
Antonyms
How Masculine
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- Archaic
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- Offensive
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Manness comes from the old English mann meaning 'man' and the ending -ness meaning 'state'. Think of manhood or manly; manness was used to talk about the 'state of being a man' and the traits people expect from men.