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machismo Antonyms

Opposite of machismo

Pinning down the opposite of machismo requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A strong or exaggerated sense of masculine pride; an attitude that values assertiveness, dominance, and traditional male toughness.

Usage Example

"The film critiques the culture of effeminacy that discourages men from expressing vulnerability."

Strong
effeminacy
femininity
timidity
Weak
meekness

Similar words to machismo

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

macho
masculinity
manliness
virility
bravado
See all synonyms of machismo

• Nearby Words

macaroni
machine-gun
machinelike
machismo
macho
machoism
macro

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