machoism
/mɑˈtʃoʊˌɪzəm/
noun
- A strong or exaggerated sense of masculine pride; behavior or attitudes that emphasize traditional male qualities like strength, aggression, and dominance.
- His machoism made him refuse to ask for directions even when he was lost.
- The movie's hero was a parody of machoism, always fighting and never showing emotion.
- Some people see machoism as an outdated way of thinking about gender roles.
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