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male Antonyms

Opposite of male

Because the opposite of male shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A male person, animal, or plant.

Usage Example

"In many bird species, the female builds the nest to attract a mate."

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female
Strong
woman
girl

• adjective (Context 2)

Of or denoting the sex that produces small, typically motile gametes (such as spermatozoa or pollen) which fertilize the eggs of a female.

Usage Example

"The female cardinal is easily recognized by its bright red plumage."

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female
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pistillate

• adjective (Context 3)

Relating to, characteristic of, or composed of men or boys.

Usage Example

"The choir is currently auditioning singers for the principal female lead."

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female
feminine
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womanly
girlish
Weak
maternal

• adjective (Context 4)

Designating a manufactured part, such as an electrical plug, pipe fitting, or mechanical connector, having a projecting pin or thread designed to fit into a corresponding socket.

Usage Example

"Insert the female end of the audio cable firmly into the amplifier's input jack."

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female

Similar words to male

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

masculine
manly
man
virile
boy
boyish
staminate
paternal
See all synonyms of male

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