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manhood Antonyms

Opposite of manhood

Because the opposite of manhood shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state or period of being a fully grown adult male rather than a boy.

Usage Example

"The traditional ceremony marked the young initiates' transition from adolescence into boyhood."

Strongest
boyhood
Strong
childhood
womanhood
youth

• noun (Context 2)

Qualities traditionally associated with men, such as courage, strength, virility, and fortitude.

Usage Example

"In the epic poem, the hero's cowardice is tested through a series of grueling trials."

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cowardice
effeminacy
timidity
weakness

• noun (Context 3)

The adult male population of a country, community, or group considered collectively.

Usage Example

"The prolonged conflict depleted much of the nation's young womanhood."

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womanhood

Similar words to manhood

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

masculinity
manliness
penis
virility
menfolk
member
phallus
machismo
See all synonyms of manhood

• Nearby Words

mangy
manhandle
manhater
manhood
manhunter
mania
maniac

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