words with negative connotations when applied to women
Across
- 3. used to describe a woman who is perceived as being 'silly'.
- 6. used to describe a woman who raises her voice, or wells-up with tears
- 7. to complain in an irritating manner
- 9. commonly applied to women who look 'flustered' and suggesting an inability to control one's emotions
- 13. typically used to describe a female high-pitched voice
- 14. aggressive
- 15. used to describe girls whom men like, but are not attracted to.
- 16. used to describe a woman lacking sexual responsiveness
- 17. used to describe mums who are heavily involved in their children's lives and education
Down
- 1. malicious
- 2. commonly used to describe a woman's physical beauty, suggesting something waif-like
- 4. a gorgeous woman
- 5. used to describe someone who needs another person’s support all the time
- 8. used to describe women who behave in an irrational manner.
- 10. refers to a woman who does simple things in an incorrect way
- 11. voluptuous
- 12. domineering
- 14. used to describe a working woman who wants to achieve her goal by any means