Womanish (Adjective)
Meaning
Having characteristics associated with women and considered undesirable in men; "womanish tears".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The critic called the rockstar's emotional breakdown on stage womanish and weak.
- His coworkers teased him for being womanish because he enjoyed sewing in his free time.
- The stereotype that men should be strong and silent perpetuates the idea that showing emotion is womanish.
- He was told to stop being so womanish and to toughen up by his drill sergeant.
- The athlete's flashy outfit and flamboyant celebrations on the field were dismissed as womanish by his rivals.