unmanfully

Examples

• All

• He retreated unmanfully in the face of danger, abandoning his friends.

• The knight, accused of acting unmanfully, hung his head in shame.

• He acted unmanfully when he refused to confront the bully.

• To give up so easily is to behave unmanfully.

• He unmanfully backed down from the challenge instead of confronting his fears.

• After much hesitation, he unmanfully gave in to pressure from his friends.

• She looked at him unmanfully, revealing his lack of confidence in the situation.

Synonyms

U

ungallantly

vsunmanfully

1 9.1

In a way that is not polite or helpful to others

focuses on missing inner strength, courage, and determination rather than manners

U

unassertively

vsunmanfully

1 7.3

In a quiet way that shows little confidence or desire to speak up

refers to lacking firm strength, courage, or resolve rather than mere timidity

U

unchivalrously

vsunmanfully

9.3

Acts rudely toward women, showing no polite or brave behavior

is about lacking broad traditional strength, courage, and determination rather than social courtesy

Antonyms

C

courageously

14 3.8

In a brave way

M

manfully

• Archaic

2 6.8

Act bravely and steadily when facing difficulty

How Manly

heroically

16 4.9

manfully

• Archaic

2 6.8

bravely

47 1.7

unmanfully

• Slur

1 9.9

timidly

5 3.2

cowardly

81 3.9

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology