womanish
(adjective) having characteristics associated with women and considered undesirable in men; “womanish tears”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
womanish (comparative more womanish, superlative most womanish)
(often pejorative) Characteristic of a woman; feminine; effeminate. [from 14th c.]
Carried out by or pertaining to a woman. [from 14th c.]
Source: Wiktionary
Wom"an*ish, a.
Definition: Suitable to a woman, having the qualities of a woman; effeminate; not becoming a man; -- usually in a reproachful sense. See the Note under Effeminate. " Thy tears are womanish." Shak. " Womanish entreaties." Macaulay. A voice not soft, weak, piping, and womanish, but audible, strong, and manlike. Ascham.
– Wom"an*ish*ly, adv.
– Wom"an*ish*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
31 March 2025
(adjective) done or made using whatever is available; “crossed the river on improvised bridges”; “the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear”; “the rock served as a makeshift hammer”
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