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hypoagency

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Lack of agency, as sometimes ascribed to women in society.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: rare, uncountable

Examples

  • Conrad Riker, Never Argue With A Woman: Withdraw Attention, Affection, And Commitment Even our language is weaponized. "Toxic masculinity"? Try "female hypoagency"—the cultural habit of treating women as perpetual children who can't be held accountable.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From hypo- + agency.