unmanliness

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking masculinity or manliness; effeminate.

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Variants

List of all variants of unmanliness that leads to same result
unmanlier , unmanliest , unmanliness , unmanlinesses , unmanly

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Etymology

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From un- + manliness.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unmanliness' first appeared in English in the late 1500s.

2. In some cultures, unmanliness is considered a negative trait, while in others it is celebrated or even revered.

3. The opposite of unmanliness is manliness, which refers to possessing typically masculine qualities such as strength, courage, and assertiveness.

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Related Concepts

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1. effeminacy: A state or quality of being effeminate; unmanliness is a form of effeminacy.

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Culture

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In literature, unmanliness is often used to describe characters who lack courage or are overly emotional. In art, it can be depicted through effeminate or weak postures or appearances. In music, unmanliness can be expressed through lyrics or melodies that convey a sense of vulnerability or weakness.

How to Memorize "unmanliness"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person lacking courage or masculinity, perhaps with soft features and submissive body language.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with weakness, vulnerability, or effeminacy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'un' prefix means 'lacking' and 'manliness' refers to masculinity.

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