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unmanly Antonyms

Opposite of unmanly

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

Not having or showing the qualities traditionally associated with a man, such as physical strength, courage, or emotional stoicism.

Usage Example

"In the nineteenth century, expressing vulnerability in public was often dismissed as manly."

Strongest
manly
masculine
virile
Strong
macho
courageous
brave
strong

Similar words to unmanly

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

effeminate
emasculated
womanish
weak
cowardly
timid
faint-hearted
spineless
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• Nearby Words

unmanaged
unmanipulated
unmanliness
unmanly
unmanned
unmannerly
unmapped

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