sissiness

[US]/ˈsɪsinəs/
[UK]/ˈsɪsinəs/

Translation

n.the quality or state of being a sissy; effeminate or weak behavior or appearance
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Example Sentences

the strict coach mocked him for his perceived sissiness on the field.

he tried to hide his sissiness behind a tough, fake persona.

cultural norms often equate crying with sissiness in young boys.

the bully accused him of sissiness for enjoying ballet class.

overcoming his fear of sissiness allowed him to express his true emotions.

the movie challenges the traditional ideas of sissiness associated with gentleness.

she playful teased him about his sissiness regarding spicy food.

modern parenting rejects the concept of sissiness as harmful to development.

the army training was designed to eliminate any trace of sissiness.

accusations of sissiness often stem from outdated gender stereotypes.

he embraced what others called sissiness as simply being sensitive.

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