Unfeminine

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈfɛmənɪn/

Definitions of unfeminine

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case, 'unfeminine' describes something that is not traditionally feminine or characteristic of a woman

Example Sentences

A1 She thought wearing pants was unfeminine.

A2 Some people believe that playing sports is unfeminine.

B1 The traditional society considers working in construction as unfeminine.

B2 The CEO's assertive leadership style was seen as unfeminine by some of her colleagues.

C1 The artist challenged societal norms by portraying women in unfeminine roles in her paintings.

C2 Her refusal to conform to traditional gender roles was seen as unfeminine by some, but empowering by others.

Examples of unfeminine in a Sentence

formal Many people mistakenly believe that being strong and assertive is unfeminine.

informal She thinks wearing sneakers with a dress is unfeminine, but I think it's cool.

slang Some guys think playing sports is unfeminine, but they're just insecure.

figurative The decision to prioritize work over family was seen as unfeminine by traditional standards.

Grammatical Forms of unfeminine

past tense

unfeminized

plural

unfeminines

comparative

more unfeminine

superlative

most unfeminine

present tense

unfeminine

future tense

will be unfeminine

perfect tense

has been unfeminine

continuous tense

is being unfeminine

singular

unfeminine

positive degree

unfeminine

infinitive

to unfeminine

gerund

unfeminining

participle

unfeminined

Origin and Evolution of unfeminine

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'unfeminine' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'feminine' which comes from the Latin word 'femina' meaning 'woman'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe women who did not conform to traditional feminine norms or behaviors, the word 'unfeminine' has evolved to also encompass characteristics or traits that are not typically associated with femininity in a broader sense.