sissiness
Timid, unmanly behavior
Sissiness is the quality of being a sissy—timid, weak, or effeminate in a way traditionally considered unmanly.
The word is used disparagingly, especially toward boys or men who don't conform to masculine norms: The coach mocked what he called the boy's sissiness.
It can also describe excessive delicacy or fussiness generally.
Absence of bravery
- fearfulnessChronic state of dread
- meeknessGentle, unassertive disposition
- faintheartednessLacking resolve or nerve
- weaknessDeficiency in force
spinelessness · pusillanimity · nervousness · hesitation · submissiveness · timorousness · bashfulness · shrinking
Female nature or character
- flamboyanceShowy, confident style
- campTemporary outdoor shelter site
- foppishnessExcessive concern with appearance
- prissinessExcessive propriety or delicacy
daintiness · preciousness · theatricality · affectation · mincing · simpering · coyness · vanity
Gentle, caring quality
- gentlenessSoft, kind demeanor
- sensitivityResponsiveness to stimuli
- delicatenessState of being easily damaged
- fragilityEase of breaking
overprotection · coddling · pampering · shelteredness · vulnerability · oversensitivity · thin-skinned · touchiness
cowardice
Absence of bravery
- fearfulnessChronic state of dread
- meeknessGentle, unassertive disposition
- faintheartednessLacking resolve or nerve
weakness · spinelessness · pusillanimity · nervousness · hesitation · submissiveness · timorousness · bashfulness · shrinking · cringing
femininity
Female nature or character
- flamboyanceShowy, confident style
- campTemporary outdoor shelter site
- foppishnessExcessive concern with appearance
prissiness · daintiness · preciousness · theatricality · affectation · mincing · simpering · coyness · vanity · preening
tenderness
Gentle, caring quality
- gentlenessSoft, kind demeanor
- sensitivityResponsiveness to stimuli
- delicatenessState of being easily damaged
fragility · overprotection · coddling · pampering · shelteredness · vulnerability · oversensitivity · thin-skinned · touchiness · mollycoddling
sissinessbravery
Boldness before danger
courage · fearlessness · valor · boldness · gallantry
sissinesstoughness
Resilient durability under strain
ruggedness · hardiness · sturdiness · resilience · robustness
sissinessmanliness
Masculine character traits
masculinity · machismo · virility · macho · red-bloodedness