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Effeminate vs. Unmanly — What's the Difference?

Effeminate vs. Unmanly — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Effeminate and Unmanly

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Effeminate

(of a man) having characteristics regarded as typical of a woman; unmanly
He lisps and his handshake is effeminate

Unmanly

Uncharacteristic of, unbecoming to, or degrading to a man, especially in not conforming to stereotypical masculine traits such as stoicism and independence.

Effeminate

Having or showing qualities or characteristics more often associated with females than males; unmanly
"gentle, kind, effeminate remorse" (Shakespeare).

Unmanly

(of a person) Showing characteristics that are not manly, such as being immature, effeminate or cowardly, which might be construed as an indicator of weakness or of baseness of character.

Effeminate

Exhibiting behaviour or mannerisms considered typical of a female; unmasculine.
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Unmanly

Of or pertaining to something not human.

Effeminate

(obsolete) Womanly; tender, affectionate, caring.

Unmanly

(of a behaviour or action) Cowardly, base.

Effeminate

To make womanly; to unman.

Unmanly

(of a behaviour or action) Not acceptable from a man.

Effeminate

(intransitive) To become womanly.

Unmanly

(of a behaviour or action) Not becoming of a man.

Effeminate

An effeminate person.

Unmanly

In a manner that is unmanly.

Effeminate

Having some characteristic of a woman, as delicacy, luxuriousness, etc.; soft or delicate to an unmanly degree; womanish; weak.
The king, by his voluptuous life and mean marriage, became effeminate, and less sensible of honor.
An effeminate and unmanly foppery.

Unmanly

Not possessing qualities befitting a man

Effeminate

Womanlike; womanly; tender; - in a good sense.
Gentle, kind, effeminate remorse.

Unmanly

Lacking in courage and manly strength and resolution; contemptibly fearful

Effeminate

To make womanish; to make soft and delicate; to weaken.
It will not corrupt or effeminate children's minds.

Unmanly

Without qualities thought to befit a man

Effeminate

To grow womanish or weak.
In a slothful peace both courage will effeminate and manners corrupt.

Effeminate

Having unsuitable feminine qualities

Effeminate

Characterized by excessive softness or self-indulgence;
An effeminate civilization

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