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unmanly

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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++un·man·ly /ʌnˈmænli/ adjective  MAN#not thought to be suitable for or typical of a man 不适于男子的;无男子气概的;柔弱的
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unmanlyHe was on the verge of tears and did not wish to appear unmanly.Surely wrapping up well on an autumn chill morning wasn't considered unmanly?They make remarks about an unmanly attitude, and they pretend to look for yellow streaks.
un·man·ly adjectiveChineseSyllable
thought to typical suitable be not Corpus for of or


unmanly
unmanly /ʌnˈmænli/ adjective
 Word Family: noun: man, manhood, mankind; adjective: manlyunmanly, manned ≠ unmanned, mannish; verb: man; adverb: manfully
not thought to be suitable for or typical of a man


un·man·lyBrE /ʌnˈmænli/ 🔊NAmE /ʌnˈmænli/ 🔊 adjective (formal) not having the qualities that are admired or expected in a man 非男子汉的;无男子气概的 OPP manly