Gender Stereotypes Vocabulary

noun a person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women

• The politician was accused of being a misogynist due to his derogatory comments towards women.
• I can't believe he's such a misogynist, always belittling women.
• That guy is a total misogynist, he's always making sexist jokes.
• Her ex-husband's behavior made her feel like she was married to a misogynist monster.

noun A woman who is not married, especially one who is no longer young and seems unlikely ever to marry.

• The spinster lived alone in her quaint cottage on the edge of town.
• My aunt is a spinster but she doesn't mind being single.
• People used to call her the 'old maid' but she prefers the term spinster.
• In a world full of relationships, she was seen as a spinster of independence.

noun a harsh-tempered or overbearing woman

adjective having the characteristics of a termagant

• The termagant woman's constant shouting could be heard throughout the entire neighborhood.
• I try to avoid talking to that termagant lady next door, she's always complaining about something.
• Don't be such a termagant, just chill out and relax.
• The storm outside was like a termagant, raging and relentless.

adjective not characteristic of or suitable for a lady; lacking in the qualities traditionally associated with a lady

• Her behavior at the dinner party was deemed unladylike by the other guests.
• She let out an unladylike burp after finishing her soda.
• Stop being so unladylike, it's embarrassing.
• His language was so coarse and unladylike that it shocked everyone in the room.