effeminacy
/ɪˈfɛmɪnəsi/
noun
- The quality or state of being considered unmanly or having traits traditionally associated with women, such as gentleness or delicacy.
- His effeminacy was often the subject of cruel jokes in the locker room.
- The novel explores the tension between traditional masculinity and perceived effeminacy.
- Some cultures view artistic sensitivity as a sign of effeminacy rather than strength.
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