sissified

adjective

ˈsi-si-ˌfīd How to pronounce sissified (audio)
Definition of sissifiednext
as in feminine
of or relating to a man who has or displays qualities traditionally considered more suitable for women learned the hard way that using the recommended safety gear was sensible, not sissified

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  1. feminine
  2. sissy
  3. effeminate
  4. unmanly
Adjective
  • In footwear, the mood was undeniably feminine and expressive.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The reality star and Skims founder touched down at the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend to support boyfriend Lewis Hamilton, bringing a little feminine energy to the Formula 1 circuit.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of feminine
Adjective
  • The sissy bar, rear fender, license plate bracket, and seat pan are all one-off items.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of sissy
Adjective
  • The next big issue for me was that Axl shimmied from side to side with an unusual snakelike move that struck me as effeminate and lame.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The term kothi applies to a broad category of people assigned male at birth who are effeminate to varying degrees and might engage in same-sex relationships, but do not live in separate communities.
    — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
Definition of effeminate
Adjective
  • The elastic insult is meant to belittle the target as inauthentic, attention-hungry, unserious, and unmanly.
    — Erik Forrest Jackson, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2026
  • For Marius’ friend, police chief Silviu (Alex Conovaru), such solicitude is weak and unmanly.
    — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of unmanly
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