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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