unman

/ʌnˈmæn/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who has been deprived of their manhood, often through physical or emotional trauma.

“The veteran struggled to cope with the loss of his comrades, slowly becoming an unman in the process.”

2. verb

To deprive someone of their manhood or masculinity, often through physical or emotional trauma.

“The harsh conditions in the war zone began to unman the soldiers, leaving them feeling helpless and defeated.”

3. verb

To remove or deprive something of its masculine or strong characteristics.

“The harsh critics began to unman the artist’s work, stripping it of its original intent and meaning.”

Synonyms

  • emasculated
  • manless

Antonyms

  • manly
  • virile