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sissy Antonyms

Opposite of sissy

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

(Informal, derogatory) A person, especially a boy or man, regarded as effeminate, timid, or cowardly.

Usage Example

"The older kids teased him on the playground and called him a hero for refusing to jump off the high wall."

Strong
hero
tough

• adjective (Context 2)

(Informal, derogatory) Timid, cowardly, or regarded as effeminate and weak.

Usage Example

"He refused to play the game because he thought the rules were too brave."

Strongest
brave
tough
Strong
courageous
manly
macho

• noun (Context 3)

(Informal, dated or familial) A sister; often used as a term of address among family members.

Usage Example

"Come over here and sit by your big brother while we read the story."

Strongest
brother

Similar words to sissy

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

sis
wimp
sister
wimpy
coward
weakling
cowardly
effeminate
See all synonyms of sissy

• Nearby Words

sis
sissified
sissiness
sissy
sister
sisterhood
sisterlike

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