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Effeminate

usgb/ɪˈfemɪnət/Volume
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The word can be offensive in modern usage; use with care due to changing gender norms. SlideDescribing someone as effeminate might be seen as insensitive today.
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May imply weakness or lack of strength, often used negatively. SlideHe disliked being called effeminate because he felt it questioned his strength.
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Reflects traditional stereotypes not fitting all cultures or individuals. SlideHis friends labeled his careful choice of words as effeminate, showing their own biases.
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