emasculated

Example Sentences

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It seems to me the premise is flawed—that men are either emasculated or overly macho.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

That's because, Chung explains, influencers and politicians are "tapping into people's grievances" and "trying to recapture some of the feelings of being emasculated by the younger generation".

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Allow me to weigh in here, given that you mentioned it in your letter: It’s not your job to reduce your life savings or net worth so your husband doesn’t feel threatened or emasculated.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 22, 2026

“Although Reagan signed the bill, much to his credit, he really emasculated it,” Petris said in a 1988 oral history.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025

She got an emasculated carrot, a droopy leaf of celery, a soft tomato and a fresh sprig of parsley.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith