unmanly (Meaning)
unmanly (a)
not possessing qualities befitting a man
unmanly (s)
lacking in courage and manly strength and resolution; contemptibly fearful
unmanly (r)
without qualities thought to befit a man
Synonyms & Antonyms of unmanly
unmanly Sentence Examples
- The unmanly shriek of the boy echoed through the forest.
- His unmanly tears flowed freely, revealing his vulnerability.
- The soldiers refused to engage in unmanly gossip and stuck to their mission.
- The unmanly fear in his eyes betrayed his true nature.
- The father accused his son of unmanly behavior for wearing a pink shirt.
- The unmanly whine of the child annoyed all who heard it.
- The bully taunted the smaller boy, calling him unmanly.
- The unmanly laughter of the audience drowned out the comedian's jokes.
- The unmanly tremble in his hands made it difficult for him to control his weapon.
- The unmanly cries for help fell on deaf ears as they fled the burning building.
FAQs About the word unmanly
not possessing qualities befitting a man, lacking in courage and manly strength and resolution; contemptibly fearful, without qualities thought to befit a man
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The unmanly shriek of the boy echoed through the forest.
His unmanly tears flowed freely, revealing his vulnerability.
The soldiers refused to engage in unmanly gossip and stuck to their mission.
The unmanly fear in his eyes betrayed his true nature.
