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/ʌnˈmænli/ · un.man.ly
adjective
  1. Showing characteristics that are not manly, such as being immature, effeminate, or cowardly. He was criticized for his unmanly behavior in the face of danger.
  2. Of or pertaining to something not human. The unmanly creatures in the sci-fi movie were alien beings.
adverb
  1. In a manner that is unmanly. He acted unmanly by crying in public.
noun
  1. A lack of manly qualities or characteristics. His unmanly nature made it difficult for him to make friends.
Did you know? The term 'unmanly' has been used in literature to describe characters who lack traditional masculine traits, such as in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', where the prince is criticized for his unmanly behavior.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 16, 2026