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female Antonyms

Opposite of female

Because the opposite of female shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Of or denoting the sex that can bear offspring or produce eggs, distinguished biologically by the production of gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes.

Usage Example

"The male lion does the majority of the hunting for the pride."

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male

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to, characteristic of, or composed of women or girls.

Usage Example

"The university reported a record number of male students enrolling in engineering programs this year."

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male
masculine
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manly
virile

• noun (Context 3)

A female animal or plant.

Usage Example

"Among many species of birds of prey, the male is noticeably larger than the male."

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male

• noun (Context 4)

A female person; a woman or girl.

Usage Example

"The clinical study tracked cardiovascular health outcomes in males and females over a ten-year period."

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male
man
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boy
gentleman
guy

• adjective (Context 5)

Of a plant or flower: having a pistil or carpel capable of being fertilized and bearing fruit, and lacking functional stamens.

Usage Example

"Only the male holly plants produce the bright red berries seen in winter."

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male
staminate

• adjective (Context 6)

Of a mechanical or electrical part, such as a socket or connector: manufactured with a hollow or recess into which a corresponding projecting (male) part fits.

Usage Example

"Insert the audio cable plug firmly into the male jack on the back of the amplifier."

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male

Similar words to female

Words similar to female shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

pistillate
woman
carpellate
feminine
girl
lady
womanly
distaff
See all synonyms of female

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Female. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/female
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