Unmanning
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Unmanning is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of unman.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of unman.
More Meanings
- That destroys manly virtues or qualities; that renders effeminate or helpless.
- The removal of manly qualities.
Example Sentences
Blanford did not see quite how; but her sweet enthusiasm was so warming, and the tang of her kiss so unmanning that he found himself nodding agreement.
Schreber's transformation into a woman begins internally, in terms of thoughts and sensations and nerves. Only then does it begin to manifest itself externally. In this respect, Schreber mentions two brief unmannings in the asylum.
Word Forms
- unmannings
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