masculinity

noun

mas·cu·lin·i·ty ˌma-skyə-ˈli-nə-tē

Synonyms of masculinity next

: the quality or nature of the male sex : the quality, state, or degree of being masculine or manly

challenging traditional notions about masculinity and femininity

… a style which alternates between a polished grace and blunt masculinity.—

Stuart Keate

The man controlling his environment is today the prevailing American image of masculinity.—

Susan Faludi

Examples of masculinity in a Sentence

some men believe that wearing pink would undermine their masculinity

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Black and Latino men, in particular, have been somewhat susceptible to this because masculinity, strength, being able to provide for one's family, and the like are all highly valued in these populations. —

David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024 Flashback: Trump and Obama's divergent views of masculinity were molded by their upbringings. —

Alex Thompson, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024 Essence Senior Editor Kimberly Wilson was joined by: Kimya Motley, survivor and chief communications officer of A Call to Men, an organization that promotes healthy, respectful masculinity. —

Essence, 31 Oct. 2024 In this pivotal election year, however, no demographic can escape the war between conflicting visions of masculinity in the political arena. —

Judy Berman, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for masculinity