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Gamma Male
A person who rejects status and authority, believing that thinking for oneself is possible and desirable, and valuing freedom most.
This orientation puts them at odds with most people in society so Gammas tend to perceived as outsiders, but outsider status may or may not be important to their identity. Gammas tend to be comfortable alone, but have material sexual and social needs like all others. Their attitudes towards society tend to alternate towards disdain for "the herd"(Betas) and their cattle ranchers (Alphas), and a struggle to just accept people as they are and give up bitterness. Often they find a small group of other gammas and proud Betas to hang out with. In relations with Strong Alphas the outcome is usually mutual dislike that sometimes develops into grudging respect. In sexual relationships they can be clingy towards the few people they can relate to, use those they don't respect, or be very detached if they have found happiness in their personal pursuits. Socially, Gammas are usually nice but can turn vicious if their personal space is threatened. They reject prevailing morality, and can be extremely cynical and manipulative, or else "find their own way" often drifting towards a quasi-Buddhistic world view.
Gammas tend to derive satisfaction from their private sense of awe, beauty and mystery, rather than social acceptance or material things. The ability to find satisfaction in these things is often what keeps them going while being misfits in society.
This orientation puts them at odds with most people in society so Gammas tend to perceived as outsiders, but outsider status may or may not be important to their identity. Gammas tend to be comfortable alone, but have material sexual and social needs like all others. Their attitudes towards society tend to alternate towards disdain for "the herd"(Betas) and their cattle ranchers (Alphas), and a struggle to just accept people as they are and give up bitterness. Often they find a small group of other gammas and proud Betas to hang out with. In relations with Strong Alphas the outcome is usually mutual dislike that sometimes develops into grudging respect. In sexual relationships they can be clingy towards the few people they can relate to, use those they don't respect, or be very detached if they have found happiness in their personal pursuits. Socially, Gammas are usually nice but can turn vicious if their personal space is threatened. They reject prevailing morality, and can be extremely cynical and manipulative, or else "find their own way" often drifting towards a quasi-Buddhistic world view.
Gammas tend to derive satisfaction from their private sense of awe, beauty and mystery, rather than social acceptance or material things. The ability to find satisfaction in these things is often what keeps them going while being misfits in society.
Wolverine and the weird kid from American Beauty are Gamma Males, they are "their own people" doing their own thing and mostly want others just to stay the f away from them, unless they "get it". They will both probably retire to the desert and stare into the distance all day.
Gamma Male by TalkinBonobo September 13, 2014
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Gamma Male
The typical gamma male asserts dominance through respectfulness and sense of humour.
He's not your stereotypical greek-alphabetical male. He's sensitive and never crosses boundaries, making everyone feel safe in his presence.
He's an enjoyer of light-hearted jokes but he practises deeper humour as well. You could talk with him for hours about the Metaverse, Zuckerberg, the simulation theory, poems and such. He drinks a lot but alcohol never turns him into that drunken monster kind of guy. He's just a great man.
He probably plays Minecraft and writes poems. He underestimates himself, but it is your duty to make him feel loved.
He's not your stereotypical greek-alphabetical male. He's sensitive and never crosses boundaries, making everyone feel safe in his presence.
He's an enjoyer of light-hearted jokes but he practises deeper humour as well. You could talk with him for hours about the Metaverse, Zuckerberg, the simulation theory, poems and such. He drinks a lot but alcohol never turns him into that drunken monster kind of guy. He's just a great man.
He probably plays Minecraft and writes poems. He underestimates himself, but it is your duty to make him feel loved.
- Hey, you've seen Nico? He's such a great guy.
- Yeah, he's a gamma male. We should start a new trend.
- Why not. The Gamma Male will take over the Sigma.
- Yeah, he's a gamma male. We should start a new trend.
- Why not. The Gamma Male will take over the Sigma.
Gamma Male by uovo October 31, 2021
Gamma Male
A late stage Sigma male who no longer feels the need to share his views with others. He simply acknowledges he’s smarter than the rest and there’s no changing him. Does not conform to your standards, extremely bread-able. He herds Lions not sheep’s. Also known as the manufacturer of red pills (yes it is real).
The guy with the Trump 2024 hat is the Sigma Male, the guy with the Reagan 2024 hat is the Gamma Male.
Gamma Male by Gamma Ron Coleman August 15, 2021
Gamma male
The third and lowest tier of male social hierarchy. Unlike the dominant alpha or the passive beta, the gamma male's hallmark traits are clinginess, possessiveness, and manipulation. Since he is unable to compete with men above his social tier, he is prone to isolating and manipulating girls, and failing that, throwing guilt trips to keep them on a short leash. While a gamma male is often a self-proclaimed "nice guy", his benevolence is merely a means to an end, which is usually trying to hook up with a girl he is obsessed with. Overly emotional and prone to feelings of unwarranted entitlement, the gamma male would rather blame all of his problems on other people than take responsibility for his own behavior. A truly worthless human being.
Gamma male by RandianHero October 25, 2011
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