| 单词 | unfeminine |
| 例句 | She loves me but finds me baffling and unfeminine, and probably a troublemaker. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes, when I stand in a room of white men, I feel unfeminine and unsexual, no matter the strappy heels, the makeup, the dress. John Mayer is still gross 2012-06-06T18:50:00Z The arrival on the scene of a large, ferocious and unashamedly unfeminine feminist made sense. Comedy gold – Jo Brand's Barely Live 2013-07-12T14:09:37Z Presumably it’s viewed as potentially threatening to the male voter, an opportunity for opponents to label you “unfeminine.” The Congressional Uniform Is About to Change 2018-11-07T05:00:00Z The festival presents what is billed as the first fully staged American production of “The Wreckers,” a one-act opera by Smyth, whose music was criticized in her lifetime as unfeminine. 50 Essential Summer Festivals 2015-05-15T04:00:00Z During the press tour, Lyne bashed Hollywood’s “unfeminine” women and praised his “terrific wife” as “the least ambitious person I’ve ever met”; Douglas said he was “really tired of feminists, sick of them.” When the Master of the Erotic Thriller Fails to Thrill 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z His involvement with the landed but impecunious Ayres family becomes semi-romantic when he seems to be telling us of his attraction to Caroline, the distinctly unfeminine daughter of the house. Ten of the best women writing as men 2010-03-20T00:07:00Z It’s that old, reliable standby: There’s something unfeminine about a woman’s quest for power. Review: The Anti-Clinton Brigade’s Four-Letter Word Obsession 2016-10-13T04:00:00Z Games involving hitting, throwing, violent body contact or sweat-inducing effort have always been viewed as unfeminine. Why I, Tonya is a game changer in the world of female sports movies 2018-02-23T05:00:00Z These seem to be attempts to assert the reviewer’s own working-class credentials, the better to question that “eerie confidence” of Kushner’s, the uncanny, unfeminine authority with which she feels entitled to write about such things. Rachel Kushner’s ambitious new novel scares male critics 2013-06-05T23:00:00Z Its simplistic reading of the queens — Mary is weak and womanly, Elizabeth is stern and unfeminine — is complicated by the force of both actresses. A Bloody Rivalry for the Throne, This Time With Margot Robbie 2018-09-14T04:00:00Z Bloom’s gift to Lorena Hickok is to shine not just light but also laughter on this neglected figure, highlighting the two women’s shared humor, including acknowledgment of their famously unfeminine appearance. Eleanor Roosevelt’s Love Life, as Fodder for Fiction 2018-05-15T04:00:00Z Women who did wear athletic garb were supposed to keep out of the public eye because it was deemed unfeminine and, yes, immodest. Serena Williams’ catsuit controversy evokes the battle over women wearing shorts 2018-09-07T04:00:00Z The opera by the English suffragist and composer Dame Ethel Smyth, whose music was deemed unfeminine in her lifetime, tells the story of the religious residents of a Cornish fishing village who plunder ships. Classical & Opera Listings for July 24-30 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z I don’t know if you really want to get into anything, even a 90-minute encounter over steak and chips, with someone who objects to their humour being critiqued as “unfeminine”, I said. The Austrian says he’s turned off by women who are dominant in bed 2015-07-04T04:00:00Z If women demonstrate the type of leadership typically praised in men — ambitious, swaggering, domineering — they are seen as unfeminine, unlikable, and even illegitimate leaders. Jacinda Ardern Says No to Burnout 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z Women began working in fields once thought too dangerous or unfeminine: manufacturing, textiles, even science and medicine. How the 1918 pandemic changed America, from women’s rights to germaphobia 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z Her muscle mass is defiantly unfeminine but only because our idea of this gendered notion has always been too narrow and confining. Perspective | Serena Williams insists audiences see her, not just her stats 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z The vitriol spewed by the novel’s antagonists, who want us to believe that women’s ambition and hunger for greatness are unfeminine, still sounds like today. Review | For Serena fans, ‘Carrie Soto Is Back’ imagines a happy postscript 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z In a controversial 2015 article, the New York Times detailed how many elite female tennis players were afraid to bulk up, lest they feel “unfeminine.” Opinion | Is America ready for a really hulky She-Hulk? 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z Shopkeepers in Beijing always bragged about how quickly they identified that I had returned from overseas — something about the directness of my gaze and my unfeminine body language. Perspective | Eileen Gu offers Chinese Americans a hard lesson in the paradox of belonging 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z The trope, which emerged in the 19th Century, characterised black women as unfeminine, irrational and sassy. How Kamala Harris highlights what women in politics face 2020-10-20T04:00:00Z All this is edging towards the same idea, an idea that is imprinted on us from birth: that women are called unreasonable, selfish and unfeminine when they stand up for themselves. Beyond Rebel Girls: In praise of difficult women 2020-02-15T05:00:00Z Nicki — dubbed “The Beast” — is in the news as much for her wins as she is for her “brash and loud” style and the “incredible violence” — read unfeminine — of her serves and groundstrokes. Review | For Serena fans, ‘Carrie Soto Is Back’ imagines a happy postscript 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z Hench takes an equally unflinching look at vicious cycles of dieting, the way food is linked to morality, and the judgments people make about “unfeminine” bodies. Joy of pecs: Jessica Fostekew, the weightlifting comic shredding body fascism 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z Overall, the night will probably be a big win for her, even as pundits hyper-analyze every moment when she showed unfeminine glimpses of annoyance. Heavyweight draw: Biden, Warren both walk away winners from fourth Democratic debate 2019-10-16T04:00:00Z At Pratt Institute, where an invitation to join a sorority was rescinded after it was discovered that she was Jewish, she was barred from pursuing industrial design, which involved unfeminine things like saws and welders. Woman of Steel 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z As a result, men are often considered natural leaders when they exhibit traits like aggression, whereas women displaying these same qualities might be penalized for appearing “unfeminine.” Why are there so few women CEOs? 2019-09-07T04:00:00Z Alternately, they go the Buffy the Vampire Slayer route, showing their vulnerability by agonizing about whether their strength makes them abnormal or unfeminine. Preacher is unwatched, unloved, and doomed, but Tulip goes on 2019-08-14T04:00:00Z Both girls initially faced opposition from family members who were worried that the sport was unfeminine. Cameroonian girls defy prejudice to pursue soccer dreams 2019-05-22T04:00:00Z Women who played football were unfeminine, ugly, other. 2019 World Cup must be mid-summer feast for women’s game to thrive on | Tanya Aldred 2019-04-28T04:00:00Z Women end up internalizing the need to shave, pressuring themselves or each other, feeling dirty and unfeminine if they don’t, a phenomenon sex researchers refer to as “internalized misogyny.” To shave or not to shave down there? I won't let porn trends decide | Alex MK 2018-07-07T04:00:00Z To be angry is to be unfeminine and unnatural and to ask for help? Don't ask! Why do new mothers find it so hard to ask for help? | Jamila Rivzi 2018-04-30T04:00:00Z The first features a woman wandering out of the fog,madness, stolen identity, one of the great villains – Fosco, corpulent, witty, with pet mice in his pockets – and a strong, unfeminine heroine with a moustache. Top writers choose their perfect crime 2018-04-28T04:00:00Z Brown liquors are so terribly unfeminine, and they intimidate me almost as much as mathematics. Perspective | Thanks to Jane Walker, ladies can finally drink scotch 2018-02-26T05:00:00Z A 2003 study from the American Psychological Association also found that men are socialized to act out their anger, while women are taught that anger is “unfeminine” and discouraged from expressing it. A new podcast lets women vent their anger in anonymous voicemails 2017-12-18T05:00:00Z Nor are we allowed full expressions of rage or other unfeminine emotions when we are mistreated. Opinion | The Bad News on ‘Good’ Girls 2017-11-24T05:00:00Z Especially right next to the decidedly unfeminine Washington Monument. Perspective | A woman may finally get a monumental tribute on the Mall, and she’s naked? Really? 2017-10-04T04:00:00Z It was hard enough back in the mid-20th century for any female artist to succeed, but particularly one whose work was so defiantly unfeminine. Carmen Herrera: 'Men controlled everything, not just art' 2016-12-31T05:00:00Z “Sometimes people dislike female leaders who display these very directive and assertive qualities because such women seem unfeminine — that is, just like a man or like an iron lady.” How stereotypes of women as weak push female politicians to be hawkish 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z “When men are angry it’s usually assumed to be for a reason. When women are angry it’s been considered unfeminine, or a character defect.” Anger is an energy for a new wave of women in pop culture 2016-07-15T04:00:00Z Melissa McCarthy is too big and vulgar and unfeminine. A case for Barbra Streisand as the most revolutionary of performers 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z Female detractors often accused her of being unfeminine, i.e., assertive, unemotional and tough. Was Thatcher ‘that bloody woman’ or a boon to Britain? 2016-01-21T05:00:00Z In a piece at the New York Times, Ben Rothenberg interviews several current women’s tennis players who evince varying levels of anxiety about how playing the sport makes them look “unfeminine.” Why Serena Williams is so important: The world only has ugliness for black women—and she is the black woman’s champion 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z Even in countries where there are no formal restrictions, women often face death threats, accusations of unfeminine behavior, and heckling and catcalling from strangers on the sidelines. Soccer Is Still Out of Reach for Half the World’s Women 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z And indeed they were censured not on behalf of the paintings but because of their unfeminine mode of behavior. What Do We Want to Save in Palmyra? 2015-06-12T04:00:00Z To be demanding in a business setting is to be unfeminine, unseemly, shrewish or worse. The best way to eliminate the gender pay gap? Ban salary negotiations. 2015-05-21T04:00:00Z It may be that childless women are viewed, covertly, in some quarters, as selfish or unnatural or unfeminine. Who needs kids? 2015-04-02T04:00:00Z "When women in authority are assertive, dominant, powerful and confident, they're viewed as unfeminine," she said. Family duties make women executives prone to depression: study 2015-02-05T05:00:00Z When women adopted traditionally masculine behaviours as leaders they were criticised for being unfeminine, yet colleagues would not believe the women were good leaders if they saw only their feminine characteristics, she added. Female bosses 'more depressed' 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z Second, the way this conversation is constructed black women are intrinsically indelicate, which means in this context unfeminine and unworthy of protection. White racism won’t just die off: No utopia awaits when retrograde attitudes like Donald Sterling and Cliven Bundy’s are gone 2014-04-29T11:45:00Z Helen Grant, who is in charge of sport, thinks that some girls are put off activities like football because they think they are 'unfeminine' - which means not very 'girly'. Chat: Are some sports more suited to girls? 2014-02-21T11:05:12Z As the suffrage campaign became a major public issue, commercially produced novelty ornaments often caricatured suffragettes as being unfeminine and "haggardly". In pictures: Suffragettes capture the Monument 2013-04-17T13:39:43Z As Kate Hagan, a writer for ESPN, has argued: "Women's basketball is maligned for not being as athletic as the men's game, but as women become more athletic, these players are often labeled as unfeminine." The fear and loathing behind the Brittney Griner NBA tryout backlash 2013-04-06T12:00:00Z But why are sportswomen seen as fat, unattractive or just unfeminine? Fat or fit? 2012-07-07T03:38:06Z There is scarcely any room for events, even for incident, still less for actions, say for bold and unfeminine deeds. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z As to hunting being unfeminine, it is difficult, I submit, to pronounce it any more so than riding in Rotten-row. The Barb and the Bridle A Handbook of Equitation for Ladies, and Manual of Instruction in the Science of Riding, from the Preparatory Suppling Exercises 2012-02-13T03:00:14.370Z Then, as if abashed by her unfeminine behavior, she drew back, in shame. Lad: A Dog 2012-02-08T03:00:19.720Z She was acquitted for all time of the charge of being hard, or callous, or unfeminine. A Knight on Wheels 2011-12-24T03:08:07.830Z That was all right at a period when slackness prevailed in girls' schools and it was unfeminine, if not unladylike, to be too learned. Our Philadelphia 2011-11-23T03:00:41.453Z It is foolish and unfeminine—and no man likes her any the better for indulging in the practice. The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book 2011-11-13T03:00:12.183Z Who shall say after this that hunting is unfeminine? The Barb and the Bridle A Handbook of Equitation for Ladies, and Manual of Instruction in the Science of Riding, from the Preparatory Suppling Exercises 2012-02-13T03:00:14.370Z Away, away with this unfeminine acceptance of the worst. The Open Question a tale of two temperaments 2011-10-25T02:00:22.173Z The hero, a cantankerous fellow, became blind, and the unfeminine independent heroine never knew, so went her own way and left him to die. A Knight on Wheels 2011-12-24T03:08:07.830Z Strong practical sense is their most prevailing characteristic, unaccompanied by any repulsive air of selfishness, pedantry, or unfeminine harshness. Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Volume 6 2011-10-07T02:00:22.270Z A love of such topics, evinces a coarse and unfeminine mind. The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book 2011-11-13T03:00:12.183Z Her dress was a blue woollen skirt, and a short loose gown; and her hard shrivelled hands bore witness to much unfeminine labor. Mind Amongst the Spindles 2011-09-20T02:00:13.677Z It was, she considered, a disgusting and unfeminine practice. Coelebs The Love Story of a Bachelor 2011-08-31T02:01:28.960Z I have heard travellers ignorantly criticise the grand, and somewhat exaggerated forms of Brunhilde, as being "really quite coarse and unfeminine." Visits and Sketches at Home and Abroad with Tales and Miscellanies Now First Collected Vol. II (of 3) 2011-07-24T02:00:08.803Z "I have often wondered why it should be considered unfeminine for an educated woman to understand the institutions of her own or any other country." Wives and Widows; or The Broken Life 2011-06-12T02:00:07.963Z Mrs. Knights was attired in Bloomer costume, an essentially ugly and unfeminine dress. Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 2011-05-25T02:00:19.650Z Independence is unfeminine, but what provision is made for dependence? A New Atmosphere 2011-05-20T02:00:35.903Z In the wonderful picture of Portia that "her voice's music" drew, was there anything a little repulsive, a little unfeminine? From the Easy Chair, series 2 2011-04-29T02:00:06.407Z He no doubt thought her hard and unfeminine, she of a truth deemed him weak and unmanly. Petticoat Rule 2011-04-18T02:00:14.507Z Girls were content with the piano in my young days; and I consider the modern girl's craze for violin playing extremely unfeminine. Unlucky A Fragment of a Girl's Life 2011-03-24T02:00:14.360Z Some branded her powerful style unfeminine, but, now 55, she is still playing, and winning. Martina Navratilova 2011-03-08T00:05:51Z Independence is unfeminine: what a pity that starvation and insanity are not unfeminine also! A New Atmosphere 2011-05-20T02:00:35.903Z Her plighted hand was not transferred to another, when time had sanctified and mellowed regret; but with a cruel and unfeminine precipitancy. The Romance of Biography (Vol 2 of 2) or Memoirs of Women Loved and Celebrated by Poets, from the Days of the Troubadours to the Present Age. 3rd ed. 2 Vols. 2011-03-01T03:00:48.107Z If the whole figure be either too broad or too tall; because, the first is inelegant, and the last unfeminine. Beauty Illustrated Chiefly by an Analysis and Classificatin of Beauty in Woman 2011-02-28T03:00:32.460Z Will it be thought unfeminine or obtrusive, if I add yet a few words? The Romance of Biography (Vol 1 of 2) or Memoirs of Women Loved and Celebrated by Poets, from the Days of the Troubadours to the Present Age. 3rd ed. 2 Vols. 2011-02-25T03:01:04.597Z And all because of that perfectly innocent frolic I am thought unfeminine and odious, and I must lose my best friend. The Eichhofs A Romance 2011-02-19T03:01:37.327Z Small she may have appeared to him—unfeminine she was not. Sense of Obligation 2011-02-09T03:00:52.337Z "It is a very unfeminine habit," I said; partly because I was in a contradictious mood, and partly because I wanted to snub Mrs. Fielden for being so beautiful and young and charming. A Lame Dog's Diary 2011-02-04T03:00:23.707Z In the cities, not only is it unfeminine, but positively dangerous, for a lady to ride unaccompanied by a gentleman, or a man servant. The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness A Complete Hand Book for the Use of the Lady in Polite Society 2011-02-01T03:00:13.500Z When I see your heavenly gentleness and repose, I feel how hateful are my hasty judgments, my sharp hard words, my unfeminine obstinacy. Too Rich A Romance 2011-01-19T03:00:22.440Z “Now,” cried Mrs Ruggles, “no noise!” though her own sharp unfeminine tones must have penetrated to the very attics as she spoke. A Little World "The inhuman, unfeminine creature!" he thought, even as he still held her. Manslaughter I know myself to have been selfish, unfeeling, unfeminine, when I induced you to surrender yourself to a mode of life which will make you miserable. Ayala's Angel Knowledge of her situation, and consciousness that others knew it, flashed in defiance from the dark eyes of Mrs. Winston, and lent a hardiesse to her tongue, which occasionally seemed unfeminine. Trevethlan: Volume 1 A Cornish Story. It's a romantic absurdity to look upon it as a fine thing for a girl not to take pleasure in eating and drinking; and drinking wine is assuredly not an unfeminine act. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine It was not an unfeminine occupation, this setting out a strawberry-bed. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 95, September 1865 The inspired maiden of these letters and journals is very unlike the "Miss Fuller" who in those very days was sometimes quoted as the very embodiment of all that is ungraceful and unfeminine. Margaret Fuller (Marchesa Ossoli) It's not genteel to do this, it's unfeminine to do that; one can't stir in any direction that would have in it some spirit, some earnest, something worth while. The Galaxy, June 1877 Vol. XXIII.—June, 1877.—No. 6. I was able to kill the unfeminine one scientifically without emotion or regret. The Double Spy A few minutes later the lady arose, lifted her vail, and astonished Mr. Witzig with the very unfeminine features of Lyon himself. The Struggle for Missouri I do not wish to be unwomanly, and honesty and candor are not necessarily unfeminine, because some coarse, rough-handed, bold-eyed woman has possibly rendered them unpopular.” Vashti or, Until Death Us Do Part It's an attempt to be unnaturally and unfemininely reasonable.' Miss Cayley's Adventures She had rejected the idea as unfitting, impossible, and almost unfeminine. The Landleaguers I allowed a few unfeminine ones to go by. The Double Spy Towards all the men with whom she has dealings, and towards the friendly Quakeress of the Minories, too, she shows a calculating reticence which is most unfeminine. The Fortunate Mistress (Parts 1 and 2) or a History of the Life of Mademoiselle de Beleau Known by the Name of the Lady Roxana "She interrupts him constantly as he comes from the office," she said to Mrs. Duffer; "I call that downright unfeminine audacity." Marion Fay I don’t want my friend turned down by my sister, and I don’t want my friend calling my sister a new type and unfeminine.” Our Next-Door Neighbors These two ladies looked just like other women and had developed no horns or hoofs or other unamiable and unfeminine characteristics in consequence of their having obtained the right to vote.... The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV Thus, daily and hourly, her superior acquirements, her enlightened understanding, yielded to the intemperance of her ruling infatuation, and every power of reflection seemed absorbed in the unfeminine propensity. A Walk from London to Fulham Again it is said, that for her to vote would be unfeminine. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III It is a sin and a shame for a woman to be untidy or careless in her dress; it is unfeminine! it is unlady-like!” hurling each separate epithet at her. Not Like Other Girls An unfeminine woman can never be loved by men. Madame Roland, Makers of History Skating, like most exercises that are healthy and agreeable, was considered unfeminine, and men had the fun to themselves. Home Life in Germany The only unfeminine thing about her was the gun she wore in a bulky forearm holster. Deathworld My undignified, unfeminine conduct stood out before me the moment he had spoken, in all its mortifying nakedness. A Romantic Young Lady I know that I expose myself to the charge of being unfeminine in feeling, of ultraism. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I All this, no doubt, is not unfeminine in the abstract; but the concrete telling of it required more interesting personages. A History of the French Novel, Vol. 2 To the Close of the 19th Century She would do nothing that could be thrown in her teeth; nothing that could be called unfeminine, indelicate, or undutiful. Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite She saw she had betrayed herself, became ashamed, and shame in her unfeminine nature meant rage. An Eagle Flight A Filipino Novel Adapted from Noli Me Tangere She had been vile to him, unfeminine, untrue, coarsely abusive; she had shown herself to be mercenary, incapable of true love, a scold, fickle, and cruel. The Struggles of Brown, Jones, and Robinson By One of the Firm They are taught to think that to repel actively even an admitted injustice, done to themselves, is somewhat unfeminine, and had better be left to some male friend or protector. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I When an elector's mind is made up, there is less difficulty in expressing it through the ballot-box than in matching a ribbon, and the one act is not considered more unfeminine than the other. Equal Suffrage in Australia It was in the East, with all its pretended romance, and real humbug, that I acquired what you consider an unfeminine accomplishment. Flora Lyndsay or, Passages in an Eventful Life They think our women insufferably bold and unfeminine. The Subjection of Women To James she had never seemed more unfeminine; that physical repulsion which at first had terrified him now was grown into an ungovernable hate. The Hero What is there unfeminine or revolting in her preaching the truth which Jenny Lind may sing without objection and amid universal applause? History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I Is a married woman to be stinted of her "small pleasures" because prudes affect to think the means by which they are obtained unfeminine? Modern Women and What is Said of Them A Reprint of A Series of Articles in the Saturday Review (1868) It is unfeminine, and out of keeping with her whole character; in any one else I should call it vulgar. A Pessimist In Theory and Practice We used to believe men when they told us that it was unfeminine—hardly respectable—for women to be students and to aspire to the arts that bring fame and fortune. The Convert Who can suppose that you value what you are willing to risk for an unladylike bet, or an unfeminine sporting expedition!’ Hopes and Fears or, scenes from the life of a spinster The male sex, to a man, extolled her fortitude; the ladies, however, condemned such unfeminine strength of mind, while the more charitable prophesied that she would pay dearly for this unnatural repression. The Light of Scarthey A woman may work, but she must do nothing which is called unfeminine. Modern Women and What is Said of Them A Reprint of A Series of Articles in the Saturday Review (1868) At the risk of being told again that I am unfeminine, I must explain myself. The Bertrams But if they want to try their hand at the better-rewarded work of the liberal professions—oh, very unfeminine indeed.' The Convert For the most part the female cried, "Chack! chack!" but occasionally she tried to screech like her ebon consort, her voice breaking ludicrously in the unfeminine effort. Birds of the Rockies But she regarded her beauty after an unfeminine fashion,—as a thing of value, but as a chattel of which she could not bring herself to be proud. Ralph the Heir She denounced all aspirations after higher and larger spheres of effort as unfeminine. Modern Women and What is Said of Them A Reprint of A Series of Articles in the Saturday Review (1868) She was there told that she was unfeminine, unladylike! The Bertrams But men have never told us it was unfeminine for women to do the heavy drudgery that's badly paid. The Convert For the first time she felt the novelty, not to say imprudence, of her situation, and the unfeminine nature of her exploit. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 Is there anything unfeminine in getting a bottle of milk from the corner grocery, I wonder? Molly Brown's Senior Days And how unfeminine were it in her to raise her gentle 24voice amid the storm of debate, or to rush into the heat and strife of partizan politics! The Young Maiden She was tall, but not so tall as to be unfeminine in her height. The Bertrams There was power in the poise of her head and in the rhythmic swaying of her body, but her playing was curiously unfeminine. The Tyranny of the Dark Mr. North shrank from such unfeminine candor, but he made no further reference to a duenna, although as the journey progressed he regretted his weakness. The Fifth Ace Mrs. Purchase untied her bonnet strings, and then slowly crossed her legs—an unfeminine habit of hers. Shining Ferry And a more unfeminine spirit than it discovered, I have never known in one of her sex. The Young Maiden When she was dressed a man's linen waistcoat with a black silk watch-fob hanging from the pocket added further to the unfeminine tout ensemble. The Lady Doc Many were clothed as the men were, in flannel shirt and boots; rode their mules in unfeminine fashion, but with much ease and courage; and in their conversation successfully rivalled the coarseness of their lords. Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands The miracle was, that at breakfast the next morning Lady Di' was subdued, voted driving unfeminine, and asked Edward to take the reins for her after lunch. The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 2, January, 1851 Small she may have appeared to him: unfeminine she was not. Planet of the Damned The girl's wild after horses and hounds and all such unfeminine pursuits. Kate Coventry An Autobiography “So glad to see you, Captain Stride,” she said, shaking hands with unfeminine heartiness. Charlie to the Rescue “Oh my!—oh me!” cried Mrs Scholtz, leaping back into bed with unfeminine haste, “he’s gone!” The Settler and the Savage It is only when woman indicates the strength of her mind by unfeminine self-assertion that we shrink from her in alarm. Post Haste It is so unfeminine and indelicate for young ladies to have appetites. Eventide A Series of Tales and Poems Now I dare say I shall be considered very bold and unladylike, and unfeminine—that's the word—for owning that I do indeed enjoy paying my favourites a visit in their comfortable quarters. Kate Coventry An Autobiography There were flowers in the unfeminine saloon, which contained several paintings in addition to the engravings of pictures of animals; but nothing could prevent its reminding Nick of a comfortable committee-room. The Tragic Muse As I have said, all these enumerated troubles do not much move me, nor yet the world-old cry of all literary women's being, in virtue of their calling, unfeminine. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 28, February, 1860 Their very laugh, at times, has seemed replete with a bold levity, that was as disgusting as it was unfeminine. Recollections of Europe Sometimes I have to undergo the doubly bitter self-accusation of having behaved in a manner which the world will call unfeminine. Can You Forgive Her? Is it because knowing as you now do the identity of “Currer Bell,” this scene strikes you as unfeminine? Charlotte Brontë and Her Circle She told herself over and over again that had it been any one else than this half-foreigner, this German Jewess, this intriguing unfeminine upstart, she could have borne it. Phineas Redux She was conscious of a sadly unfeminine longing to see just how Percy's nose could look under certain conditions. From the Housetops Treading carefully on the delicate ground of the Woman's Page, I decided that they must do nothing that is so utterly unfeminine. Our Elizabeth A Humour Novel Her sketches after nature are admirable; but her observations and inferences are coloured by her peculiar and rather unfeminine habits of thinking. The Diary of an Ennuyée While tenderly feminine in her sympathy for suffering, her love of nature, her loyalty to her friends, she is in expression the most unfeminine of poets. The Land of Contrasts A Briton's View of His American Kin She was tall, dark, good-looking in a massive way, with a splendid, almost unfeminine strength in her firm, shapely mouth and brilliant eyes. The Black Box For a young woman she was strangely practical, and that in a curiously unfeminine way. The Argosy Vol. 51, No. 6, June, 1891 Made to believe that her fine feelings were oddities, her expansive thoughts absurdities, and her love of knowledge unfeminine and ungraceful, she kept them to herself, and became reserved, timid, and artificial. The Ladies' Vase Polite Manual for Young Ladies In doing so, she strove hard to be honest and yet not over bold; to be affectionate and yet not unfeminine. The Claverings Narrow indeed is the boundary which divides unfeminine flippancy from the graceful nonsense which good authority and our own feelings pronounce to be "exquisite." The Young Lady's Mentor A Guide to the Formation of Character. In a Series of Letters to Her Unknown Friends You have given your evidence hitherto with most unfeminine and admirable straightforwardness. The Baronet's Bride Her enunciation is very clear and remarkably distinct, yet there is nothing in it of the unfeminine character and tone which people had been led to expect from the usual criticisms of the press. The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 1 of 2) Including Public Addresses, Her Own Letters and Many From Her Contemporaries During Fifty Years In England women of the leisure class showed during the years of the sports craze a tendency to an unfeminine length of limb, often attaining or surpassing the male average. The Living Present She always called the legs of a table its props—for the word legs was highly unfeminine. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 342, April, 1844 There is an authentic story of a lady who had learned to swim, much to the horror of her clergyman, who thought that swimming was unfeminine. Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 6 Sex in Relation to Society The muscles tend to be everywhere firm, with a comparative absence of soft connective tissue; so that an inverted woman may give an unfeminine impression to the sense of touch. Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 2 Sexual Inversion In England, the use of drawers was almost unknown among women half a century ago, and was considered immodest and unfeminine. Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 1 The Evolution of Modesty; The Phenomena of Sexual Periodicity; Auto-Erotism That "be so good" had a peculiar, unfeminine sound. The Lady with the Dog and Other Stories I waded three inches deeper into the mud puddle and flattened myself against a wall of oozy rock with an utterly unfeminine disregard of consequences. A Woman's Impression of the Philippines But if her face was so strong as to be almost unfeminine, it was frank and kind. The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California But Beatrice, with all her pride, and almost unfeminine force of character, was not proof against a fate so horrible. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 17, No. 473, January 29, 1831 She was a large, heavily-boned woman, enormously covered with flesh, and she dandled across her knees that very unfeminine sceptre, an English cavalryman's sword. A Master of Fortune Being Further Adventures of Captain Kettle Compare this strange figure so utterly unfeminine in its lack of all elegance, with the dainty, spirituelle Princess Charlotte! The Secret Memoirs of the Courts of Europe: William II, Germany; Francis Joseph, Austria-Hungary, Volume I. (of 2) "And this indelicate and unfeminine rhapsody, Captain Ludlow has seen proper to ascribe to me!" she said, while her voice trembled between pride and mortification. The Water-Witch or, the Skimmer of the Seas He at first told himself that she was unfeminine. Mr. Scarborough's Family The passion of women whom nature has made unfeminine, and who are too honest to stoop to arts, is one of the tragedies of the world. The Chase of Saint-Castin and Other Stories of the French in the New World This is true in so far as brains in a woman will not make a man fall in love with her if she is otherwise unattractive or unfeminine. Primitive Love and Love-Stories These lines are decidedly unfeminine and coarse, as viewed from a nineteenth century standard, and there is nothing in them to recommend the two girls to the particular favour of the audience. The Palmy Days of Nance Oldfield Innocent, sweet, excellent in all feminine graces as is the one wife,—unlovely unfeminine, and abhorrent as is the other,—you must do your duty. John Caldigate These habits may have been "unfeminine," but they certainly made Mrs. Moore much more agreeable as a companion than if she had been able to talk of nothing but the baby's clothes, teeth and ailments. Not Pretty, but Precious He did not think her offensive or unfeminine or half baked or socialistic or any of the things he had been saying to himself at lengthening intervals for the last twenty-four hours. The Happiest Time of Their Lives Her aunt said that Katie was changing: growing unsympathetic, hard, unfeminine. The Visioning This result will be repulsive to a large portion of the sex, and would tend to make women unfeminine and combative, which would be a detriment to society. Debate on Woman Suffrage in the Senate of the United States, 2d Session, 49th Congress, December 8, 1886, and January 25, 1887 "Knife him!" she exclaimed, with a most unfeminine execration. M. or N. "Similia similibus curantur." She herself liked it, but she rarely alluded to it, regarding it as a rather unfeminine amusement, and being, at the same time, a most womanly woman. Taquisara It is only the unpicturesque result of an unfeminine knowledge of the law. The Shuttle There was something in his mental attitude that was not unfeminine, direct and assertive as he was. Love at Second Sight Thus, daily and hourly, her superior acquirements, her enlightened understanding, yielded to the intemperance of her ruling infatuation, and every power of reflection seemed lost in the unfeminine propensity. Beaux and Belles of England Mrs. Mary Robinson, Written by Herself, With the lives of the Duchesses of Gordon and Devonshire I was vaguely threatened with I know not what doom, if I ever trespassed the limits proper to my sex, and conceived a contraband appetite for unfeminine knowledge. Villette Would it not be regarded as a little out of the way—and, to coin a term, as rather unfeminine? The Young Woman's Guide Miss Craven was possessed of the unfeminine attribute of holding her tongue and reserving her comments. The Shadow of the East I don’t think of anything else to say just now, but if I do I will write again–only it’s unfeminine to write two letters running, so you must answer at once. An American Politician "Why, then," said she, compressing her lips and jutting her round chin at me in highly unfeminine fashion, "you'll have to jump or fly." Peregrine's Progress A thin, brown-frocked girl, wearing a detested but enforced small black apron; with fine, pale, determined features, rather unfeminine hair, and glowering, challenging black eyes. Hilda Lessways She shrieked, she struggled; if she made any unfeminine use of her hands, let the urgency of the case plead her apology. The Twilight of the Gods, and Other Tales Dr. Talbot had confided to Mrs. McLane that his wife was inclined to be a bas bleu and he wanted her broken of an unfeminine love of books. Sleeping Fires: a Novel False, smiling, cozening traitor!—and for that unfeminine barbarian! Waverley Novels — Volume 12 I see nothing lowering or unfeminine in the work. Barriers Burned Away Maria,' he cried, as the sound of the unfeminine step and voice brought in one of the heads, 'please do let off these impositions, we do so want her!' The Pillars of the House, V1 Have I not read thine unfeminine, thy vindictive heart? The Scottish Chiefs Julia, unlike most women, was willing to believe with me that impediments are the true name for much luggage; and, with a most unfeminine habit, she could limit herself without reluctance to the merest necessities. Confession, or, the Blind Heart; a Domestic Story With unfeminine neglect of the chance for petty discussion, his wife left the room without replying, and descended to the hotel lobby. The Ne'er-Do-Well "For a woman's hand," I added, "so hideously unfeminine!" The Broad Highway Shall a woman be flayed alive because it is unfeminine in her to fight for her own skin? The Way We Live Now That softening of his heart which had followed upon the receipt of the telegraphic message departed from him as he dwelt upon the stubborn, stiff-necked, unfeminine obstinacy of the letter. The Belton Estate The resolute lines, the "unfeminine" expression disappeared from her sister's face. The Fashionable Adventures of Joshua Craig; a Novel "Your reasoning was most unfeminine in its correctness," approved Gavin, still forcing himself to resist the piteous pleading in her voice. Black Caesar's Clan : a Florida Mystery Story Would Petrarch ever have permitted Laura to do an ungracious act, or anything which, to his masculine understanding, seemed unfeminine; and would Dante have mentioned it had Beatrice been guilty of one? The Broad Highway She was in truth sick at heart of violence and rough living and unfeminine words. The Way We Live Now "Sir, that rests with those who assert that learning renders women disagreeable and unfeminine; the burden of proof remains for you." St. Elmo These three feminine attributes were held in scorn by Jane, who knew herself so deeply womanly that she could afford in minor ways to be frankly unfeminine. The Rosary If there was nothing boyish or unfeminine about her, there was certainly an indefinable appearance of being untouched, unawakened. Who Cares? a story of adolescence And yet her words were so worldly, so unfeminine! The Duke's Children The fixed, ghastly, unfeminine expression on her features marks her as the same woman whom we last beheld as the assassin at the farm-house, but beyond this she is hardly recognisable again. Antonina Well, I—naturally—of course, I can't deny that the uniform was very becoming—perhaps a little unfeminine—still—Dead silence. Great Catherine "Take care, it is very unfeminine and disagreeable to be devoid of nonsense." Clever Woman of the Family Which corkscrew staircase to Honour being inaccessible, the race had to be decided by two unfeminine trifles called "Speed" and "Bottom." Hard Cash Outrageous as this speech was, and unfeminine as I trust every fair reader will deem it, I fear it pleased Mr. Oakhurst. Tales of the Argonauts To see one's child cry was bad enough, but to see her cry when that child's whole creed of honour and conduct for years past had precluded this relief as unfeminine, was worse than disconcerting. Fraternity The stern, brave, wild spirit, in which what seemed unfeminine was yet, if I may so say, still womanly, did not recoil, it rather captivated Glyndon. Zanoni "And you are above wanting to silence them by palaver about unfeminine publicity?" Clever Woman of the Family She will either be hard and unfeminine, or turn to worldliness, and be such another as my aunt. Heartsease, Or, the Brother's Wife Her voice, with its unfeminine yet exquisite timbre, was steady, and she spoke quickly, frank, unembarrassed. Under Western Eyes Personal charms she had none, with the exception of two brilliant eyes, the lustre of which, to men of delicate taste, seemed fierce and unfeminine. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 2 They don't wear stays, and they do wear trousers; so she will be unfeminine enough, even for you. A Simpleton The reason that our drawing-rooms have ceased to lead is that our beautiful women are generally frivolous and our clever women unfeminine. All Roads Lead to Calvary "And then go home and groan over the Spanish ladies who take delight in bull-fights—'such unfeminine creatures!'" Mary Barton I wonder whether she will say, 'How unfeminine!' Stories by English Authors: Germany (Selected by Scribners) All the rest had used sex for sentiment, never for force; to them, Eve was a tender flower, and Herodias an unfeminine horror. The Education of Henry Adams That four distinctly different types of educated womanhood should, with promptness and unanimity quite unfeminine, have selected the soldier as their ideal, was certainly discouraging to the civilian heart. Novel Notes "Are you fond of knitting?" asked her aunt, making room for her on the sofa, and much relieved to find that her niece was not of the unfeminine "blue" order. We Two, a novel He found that she was very much better read than he was in the recent literature of socialism, and that she had what he considered to be a most unfeminine grasp of economic ideas. Secret Places of the Heart A most unfeminine thing to do, isn't it? Stories by English Authors: Germany (Selected by Scribners) I do not say that this is feminine, but it is not unfeminine. The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original But if these things are unfeminine it is no answer to say that they fit into each other. What's Wrong with the World Miss James was still leaning against the door, but had fallen into an attitude so totally new, and so totally unfeminine, that it gave one a shock. The Club of Queer Trades Your words are such as ought not to be used: violent, unfeminine, and untrue. Jane Eyre "There are numbers of excellent people who do not think votes unfeminine; and there may be enthusiasts for our beautiful modern industry who do not think factories unfeminine." What's Wrong with the World |
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