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unmanliness

n. The property of being unmanly; sissiness; womanliness.

WordNet
unmanliness

n. the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man) [syn: effeminacy, effeminateness, sissiness, womanishness]

Usage examples of "unmanliness".

But his nature recoiled both from the unmanliness of such a flight, and from the appearance of conscious wrong it must involve, and he dismissed the notion.

Pulling his toga over his head to hide this unmanliness, Drusus wept as if his life was over, while Marius and Rutilius Rufus drew close to him and tried to soothe him, mumbling awkwardly, patting him on the back, clucking and shushing.

It was then that Con burst forth in that quick flashing English temper that was always aroused at the sight of injustice, of unmanliness, or of underhand dealings.

Be sure, that as long as you and yours make piety a synonym for unmanliness, you will never convert either me or any other good sportsman.

Since the Terror was one of those who enjoy doing most things which they are called upon to do, he presently forgot the unmanliness of the occupation, and began to take pleasure in handling the silken strands.

You have taught me so much, that I have left off thinking of unmanliness and immodesty and the copy-book texts.