Virago
noun
A loud, angry, and overly assertive woman.
The neighbors could hear the virago next door yelling at her husband.
Often appears as...
- shouting virago
- noisy virago
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A woman of great strength and courage.
Joan of Arc was seen as a virago who bravely led the French army during the Hundred Years' War.
Often appears as...
- heroic virago
- brave virago
Usage tips
Approving
Historical
noun
A loud, angry, and overly assertive woman.
The neighbors could hear the virago next door yelling at her husband.
Often appears as...
- shouting virago
- noisy virago
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A woman of great strength and courage.
Joan of Arc was seen as a virago who bravely led the French army during the Hundred Years' War.
Often appears as...
- heroic virago
- brave virago
Usage tips
Approving
Historical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotations
Strong negative undertone, could be considered offensive when describing a woman.
The manager referred to the demanding client as a virago, which upset many coworkers.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware of modern sensitivity regarding gender. Use carefully to avoid sexism.
Calling a female politician a virago for expressing her opinions was seen as sexist.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid in Formality
Infrequently used in formal contexts due to its pejorative nature; use more neutral language.
In a professional review, avoid words like virago; choose 'assertive' instead.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotations
Strong negative undertone, could be considered offensive when describing a woman.
The manager referred to the demanding client as a virago, which upset many coworkers.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware of modern sensitivity regarding gender. Use carefully to avoid sexism.
Calling a female politician a virago for expressing her opinions was seen as sexist.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid in Formality
Infrequently used in formal contexts due to its pejorative nature; use more neutral language.
In a professional review, avoid words like virago; choose 'assertive' instead.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotations
Strong negative undertone, could be considered offensive when describing a woman.
The manager referred to the demanding client as a virago, which upset many coworkers.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware of modern sensitivity regarding gender. Use carefully to avoid sexism.
Calling a female politician a virago for expressing her opinions was seen as sexist.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid in Formality
Infrequently used in formal contexts due to its pejorative nature; use more neutral language.
In a professional review, avoid words like virago; choose 'assertive' instead.
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