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Definition of unmanlike in English: unmanlikeadjective (ˌ)ʌnˈmanlʌɪk 1Inappropriate to or unbefitting a man; beneath the standards of behaviour expected of a man; dishonourable, shameful, ungentlemanly. 2Unlike or uncharacteristic of a man (especially as opposed to a woman or child), or of a human being (as opposed to an animal, supernatural being, etc.). 3Lacking qualities traditionally associated with men, such as courage, fortitude, self-control, etc.; characterized by weakness or timidity; unmasculine, effeminate.
adverb (ˌ)ʌnˈmanlʌɪk In an unmanly manner; unmanfully; (also) in a manner untypical of a human being (as opposed to an animal). Now rare.
Origin Late 16th century (in an earlier sense). From un- + manlike. Definition of unmanlike in US English: unmanlikeadjective(ˌ)ʌnˈmanlʌɪk 1Inappropriate to or unbefitting a man; beneath the standards of behaviour expected of a man; dishonourable, shameful, ungentlemanly. 2Unlike or uncharacteristic of a man (especially as opposed to a woman or child), or of a human being (as opposed to an animal, supernatural being, etc.). 3Lacking qualities traditionally associated with men, such as courage, fortitude, self-control, etc.; characterized by weakness or timidity; unmasculine, effeminate.
adverb(ˌ)ʌnˈmanlʌɪk In an unmanly manner; unmanfully; (also) in a manner untypical of a human being (as opposed to an animal). Now rare.
Origin Late 16th century (in an earlier sense). From un- + manlike. |