unfeminist
- adjective
- /ʌnˈfɛmɪnɪst/
- Her actions in the meeting were surprisingly unfeminist, as she chose to dominate the conversation instead of encouraging collaboration.
Examples
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Some of the clothing trends this season are considered unfeminist, as they reject the softer, more conventional styles typically associated with women.
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The film features a strong female lead who defies traditional roles and displays unfeminist traits that challenge societal expectations.
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They started off with such a good mix, and now it seems like there's no reason to introduce a new character unless Anita can get in their pants or have the most unfeminist girl drama.
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Synonyms
Behaving in a way people think is not polite for a woman
Not having qualities people often expect in women
Not showing behavior people expect from a woman
Lacking qualities people usually think of as feminine
How Feminine
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unfeminist is made of the prefix un- meaning 'not' and feminine meaning 'female' or 'woman'. So it describes behaviour or a style that people see as not traditionally woman-like.