Effeminate (adjective)

Having qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with women, especially delicacy, softness, and a lack of courage or assertiveness.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from latin effeminatus, past participle of effeminare "make womanish", from ex- "out of" + femina "woman".

Examples:

1. He was criticized for being effeminate.
2. The effeminate gesture was seen as weak.
3. Effeminate men are often stigmatized in society.
4. The effeminate fashion was considered inappropriate for a man.
5. Effeminate behavior is not always associated with sexual orientation.