hypermasculinity
Toxic male bravado
Hypermasculinity is an exaggerated adherence to stereotypically male traits—aggression, emotional suppression, sexual dominance, risk-taking, and physical toughness.
The term is typically critical, suggesting these behaviors are performed or amplified beyond what's natural or healthy: The film critiques hypermasculinity in military culture.
Hypermasculine describes the associated traits or people who embody them.
Confident, boastful manner
- bravadoPretense of fearlessness
- machismoExcessive masculine pride
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- stoicismUncomplaining acceptance of difficulty
alpha · fearlessness · boldness · chest-puffing · posing · overcompensation · bluster · showboating
Bodily strength and definition
- brawnMuscular power, bodily might
- bodybuilderCompetitive physique athlete
- strongmanPowerful lifter or despot
- powerlifterHeavy barbell competitor
bulk · weightlifting · beefcake · ripped · jacked · swole · protein · gains
Hostility toward women
- homophobiaPrejudice against same-sex attraction
- patriarchyMale-dominated social order
- chauvinismMilitant devotion to group
- sexismGender-based prejudice
entitlement · objectification · fragility · insecurity · overcompensation · gatekeeping · policing · shame
Harmful physical force
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- hostilityAntagonistic disposition toward others
- bullyingAggressive repeated intimidation
brutality · combativeness · rage · assault · confrontation · harassment · belligerence · menace
swagger
Confident, boastful manner
- bravadoPretense of fearlessness
- machismoExcessive masculine pride
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
stoicism · alpha · fearlessness · boldness · chest-puffing · posing · overcompensation · bluster · showboating · cockiness
muscularity
Bodily strength and definition
- brawnMuscular power, bodily might
- bodybuilderCompetitive physique athlete
- strongmanPowerful lifter or despot
powerlifter · bulk · weightlifting · beefcake · ripped · jacked · swole · protein · gains · six-pack
misogyny
Hostility toward women
- homophobiaPrejudice against same-sex attraction
- patriarchyMale-dominated social order
- chauvinismMilitant devotion to group
sexism · entitlement · objectification · fragility · insecurity · overcompensation · gatekeeping · policing · shame · repression
violence
Harmful physical force
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- hostilityAntagonistic disposition toward others
bullying · brutality · combativeness · rage · assault · confrontation · harassment · belligerence · menace · destructiveness
tough-guy
Aggressive masculine persona
commando · vigilante · stallion · womanizer · breadwinner · grunt · meathead
- masculinitymanhood, machismo, manliness, alpha male, manly
hypermasculinityfemininity
Female nature or character
effeminacy · girlishness · womanliness · daintiness · delicacy
hypermasculinitygentleness
Soft, kind demeanor
nurturance · vulnerability · sensitivity · tenderness · nurturing
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