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Unmanly Definition & Meaning

unmanly
adverb
  1. without qualities thought to befit a man
adjective
  1. not possessing qualities befitting a man
  2. lacking in courage and manly strength and resolution; contemptibly fearful

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Frequently asked questions

What does unmanly mean?
without qualities thought to befit a man not possessing qualities befitting a man lacking in courage and manly strength and resolution; contemptibly fearful
What part of speech is unmanly?
Unmanly is an adverb and an adjective.
How many definitions does unmanly have?
Unmanly has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, adjective).

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