Effeminateness (Noun)
Meaning
The trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man); "the students associated science with masculinity and arts with effeminacy"; "Spartans accused Athenians of effeminateness"; "he was shocked by the softness of the atmosphere surrounding the young prince, arising from the superfluity of the femininity that guided him".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Usages
Examples
- The notion of a man engaging in dance was met with ridicule, with many viewing it as a display of effeminateness.
- His family grew concerned about his mannerisms, perceiving them as an unbecoming display of effeminateness.
- In ancient times, warriors often looked down on men who showed signs of effeminateness, deeming it a sign of weakness.
- The rigid social norms of the time led many to stigmatize men who expressed themselves with effeminateness.
- The display of affection and emotional vulnerability in the film was criticized as an instance of effeminateness by some conservative viewers.