Female and Unwomanly

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Female adjective - Of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with women.

Usage example: female standards of housekeeping imposed by the women at the vacation cottage weren't especially popular with the men

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Unwomanly is an antonym for female.

Unwomanly adjective - Having qualities or traits that are traditionally considered inappropriate for a girl or woman.

Usage example: aggression and assertiveness were once considered unwomanly

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Female is an antonym for unwomanly.

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Unwomanly and Female. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/female/unwomanly

Female & Unwomanly. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/female/unwomanly>.

Unwomanly or Female. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/female/unwomanly.

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