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Of an action, situation, emotion, etc.: characterized by justice or uprightness; morally right or justifiable.
Of Old English origin
Repeatedly used for men when doing something seen as morally just. -
Of persons, their qualities, actions, etc.: Depraved, wicked; evil-disposed, malignant.
Passing into a weaker sense: Malicious, mischievous.
Can be used for people who hoard money. Frequently used for cunning women. -
Designating the gender to which belong words classified as female on the basis of sex or some arbitrary distinction, such as form.
Used positively for women. Used as an insult to men. -
Giving or providing delight; very pleasant, charming.
Most commonly used to describe a woman. "Feminine version" of charming. -
Of or pertaining to the brutes, or lower animals, as opposed to man.
Mostly used against men who are more aggressive or are sometimes viewed as primitive. -
Of a woman: decorous in manner and conduct; not forward, impudent, or lewd; demure; (of a personal attribute, action, etc.) proper to or distinctive of such a woman. Hence: scrupulously avoiding impropriety or vulgarity in speech or behaviour. (Sometimes applied to men in later use.)
Something a woman is expected to achieve. -
Lacking in culture and refinement; rough, unsophisticated.
Frequently used for men who lack refinement. -
Brilliantly fine or colourful, highly ornate, showy. Now chiefly in disparaging sense: Excessively or glaringly showy, tastelessly fine or colourful.
Sometimes used to describe a woman who decorates herself too much (too much jewelry). -
Grey; greyish; grey-haired; grizzled.
Commonly used for men who are rougher around the edges. Tough, unshaven men. -
Acting or moving as if benumbed: heavy and awkward in motion or action; ungainly, unhandy; wanting in dexterity or grace.
Frequently used for women as they are expected to be graceful. -
Original: Affected by the hysterical passion or hysteria (as a medical or psychogenic disorder)
Current: Exhibiting or inclined to extreme or unrestrained emotion; overwhelmed by emotion.
Often used for women who show too much emotion. -
Of persons: Given to revenge; having a revengeful disposition.
Often used for women who get even for something done against them. -
Thinking too highly of, or holding obstinately to, one's own opinion; conceited; dogmatic.
Used to insult regardless of gender. Frequently used for women who speak their mind. -
Fascinating; highly pleasing or delightful to the mind or senses.
Frequently used for men. (Prince Charming) -
Of or relating to muscle or the muscles; involving the use of muscles.
Mostly used for men, however, can be used for women (not often). -
Of a woman or girl: of small stature and build; (formerly frequently depreciative) †slight, little (obsolete); (now usually in positive sense) attractively small, fine-boned, dainty. Also of a person's stature or figure.
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That finds fault, complains, or scolds persistently. Also more generally: irritating.
Frequently used by men about their wives. "Nagging wife" -
Lean, scraggy.
Frequently used for teen boys who are on the thinner side. -
Characteristic of or befitting a girl; girlish. Also: unmanly. Frequently depreciative.
Used to insult regardless of gender. Most often used against men. -
Shabby, mean, dirty; slovenly, messy, untidy. Also in combinations, as scruffy-looking.
Commonly used for men who go unshaven. -
Given to acting as a 'boss' or leader. Colloquial
Often used to describe women when they are in positions of leadership or power. -
Having or showing an emotional or intellectual development not befitting or characteristic of a mature person; juvenile, childish; silly.
Most frequently used against men (teenage boys). -
Of a person, or his or her personality, nature, etc.: vivacious, full of high spirits.
Frequently used for overly energetic women. -
Of, involving, or affected by a hormone(s); that is or acts as a hormone.
Often used when women show any signs of unchecked emotions. -
Originally: an inept or pathetic person; a fool. Now: an objectionable or obnoxious person. Usually with reference to a male.
Used as an insult. Usually for men.