unmanful
- adjective
- /ʌnˈmæn.fəl/
- Slur
- His unmanful response to the crisis surprised his colleagues.
Examples
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It's considered unmanful to back down from a challenge.
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Some cultures discourage expressions that are considered unmanful in men.
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The novel critiques characters whose actions are seen as unmanful by society.
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His unmanful behavior surprised everyone at the meeting.
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Many people believe that showing emotions is unmanful and not suitable for men.
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He faced the danger with unmanful hesitation instead of bravado.
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The athlete's unmanful refusal to compete sparked criticism from his peers.
Synonyms
4
6.8
Not showing the strength or courage people expect from men
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5.7
Not showing bravery when facing danger
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6.9
Not having qualities people usually expect of men or boys
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6.1
Not showing great bravery or special strength of character
Not showing the strength or courage people expect from men
Antonyms
How Brave
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unmanful is made from the parts un- ('not'), man ('man'), and -ful ('full of' or 'having'), so it literally means 'not having manly qualities'. So, calling someone unmanful says they lack the courage or strength people often expect from men.