Pronunciation: /ˈherɪdən/
noun a strict, bossy, or belligerent old woman
A1 She is a harridan, always yelling at everyone.
A2 The old woman was known in the village as a harridan for her sharp tongue.
B1 The boss was a harridan, constantly criticizing her employees.
B2 The harridan of a teacher made the students' lives miserable with her strict rules.
C1 The political commentator was described as a harridan by her opponents for her aggressive debating style.
C2 Despite her reputation as a harridan, she was actually a kind-hearted person once you got to know her.
adjective harsh or scolding in manner
A1 She is a harridan woman.
A2 The harridan teacher scolded the students for being late.
B1 The harridan boss was known for her strict rules and high expectations.
B2 The harridan manager made sure everyone followed the company policies to the letter.
C1 The harridan principal was feared by both students and teachers for her no-nonsense attitude.
C2 Her reputation as a harridan precedes her, but she is actually quite fair and reasonable in person.
formal The elderly lady was often referred to as a harridan by the townspeople due to her strict and overbearing nature.
informal My neighbor is such a harridan, always yelling at everyone for the smallest things.
slang I can't stand that harridan at work, always micromanaging everything we do.
figurative The storm raged on outside, the wind howling like a harridan trying to break through the windows.
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