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manliness Antonyms

Opposite of manliness

Pinning down the opposite of manliness 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)

The state or quality of possessing attributes traditionally associated with an adult male, such as physical strength, courage, vigor, and resolve.

Usage Example

"The novel explores how cultural ideals of effeminacy and honor evolved throughout the nineteenth century."

Strongest
effeminacy
unmanliness
womanliness
Strong
cowardice
timidity
weakness

Similar words to manliness

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

masculinity
virility
manhood
machismo
bravery
fortitude
valor
See all synonyms of manliness

• Nearby Words

manipulatively
mankind
manlike
manliness
manly
manmade
manna

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