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Emasculated: meaning, definitions and examples

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emasculated

 

[ ɪˈmæs.kjʊ.leɪ.tɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

loss of strength

Emasculated refers to a state where someone feels deprived of their masculine identity, power, or strength. This term often implies a psychological or emotional dimension, where an individual may feel lessened in their masculinity, often due to social or relational dynamics. It can also refer to a literal loss of male reproductive organs, which can carry significant implications in various contexts, including psychological effects on the person affected.

Synonyms

debilitated, diminished, disempowered, weakened

Examples of usage

  • He felt emasculated after losing the debate.
  • The character in the novel was emasculated by societal expectations.
  • The failure of his business left him feeling emasculated.
  • He feared emasculation in relationships where he felt controlled.

Translations

Translations of the word "emasculated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 emasculado

🇮🇳 नपुंसक

🇩🇪 entmannt

🇮🇩 terkastrasi

🇺🇦 евмескулюваний

🇵🇱 zemanżony

🇯🇵 去勢された

🇫🇷 émasculé

🇪🇸 emasculado

🇹🇷 hadım edilmiş

🇰🇷 거세된

🇸🇦 مخصي

🇨🇿 emasculovaný

🇸🇰 emasculovaný

🇨🇳 去势的

🇸🇮 emasculiran

🇮🇸 kastreraður

🇰🇿 жыныссыздандырылған

🇬🇪 ემასკულირებული

🇦🇿 emasculated

🇲🇽 emasculado

Etymology

The term 'emasculated' originates from the Latin word 'emasculare', which means 'to remove the male organs'. This was derived from 'e-' (an alternative spelling of 'ex-', meaning 'out of') and 'masculinus' meaning 'male'. The use of the term has evolved to encompass both literal and metaphorical meanings in English, emerging around the 17th century. It initially referred strictly to the physical act of castration but gradually incorporated broader implications related to masculinity and male identity, especially in contexts discussing gender roles and social standing. In contemporary usage, it often highlights issues surrounding vulnerability, power dynamics in relationships, and societal expectations of masculinity.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,940, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.