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Spinsterish: meaning, definitions and examples

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spinsterish

 

[ หˆspษชn.stษš.ษชสƒ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

social behavior

Spinsterish describes the characteristics or behaviors typically associated with a spinster, particularly one who is unmarried or past the typical age of marriage. The term often implies a sense of old-fashioned or overly conservative attitudes, particularly in terms of gender roles and expectations. It can be used to characterize someone who may appear to be reclusive, independent, or unfashionable within societal norms. The term is often viewed negatively, suggesting a lack of desirability in social companionship.

Synonyms

old-fashioned, reclusive, reserved, unmarried

Examples of usage

  • Her spinsterish personality kept her away from social events.
  • The spinsterish demeanor of the woman surprised everyone at the party.
  • Many viewed his spinsterish habits as eccentric.
  • Despite her spinsterish reputation, she enjoyed her independence.

Translations

Translations of the word "spinsterish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น solteirona

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคตเคพเคฐเฅ€เคชเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช alte Jungfer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perawan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะทะฐะผั–ะถะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stara panna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‹ฌ่บซใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vieille fille

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ solterona

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bekar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…์‹ ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฒุจูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ starรก panna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ starลกia panna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ•่บซๅฅณๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stara devica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณgift

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพะนะดะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒšแƒ˜, แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜แƒช แƒแƒ  แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒก แƒ’แƒแƒ—แƒฎแƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ subay

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ solterona

Etymology

The word 'spinster' originates from the late Middle Ages, derived from the Old French 'espinster' which referred to a woman who spun thread. Initially, a spinster was simply a woman who spun wool or flax. Over time, the term evolved to refer specifically to women who remained unmarried, especially older women who did not conform to societal expectations of marriage. This shift in meaning was largely influenced by social norms that placed a high value on marriage and family life for women. By the 19th century, 'spinster' had taken on a connotation of being socially undesirable or eccentric due to one's unmarried status. The term 'spinsterish' emerged to describe behaviors or attitudes associated with such unmarried women, often implying a negative or judgmental perspective on their social habits and lifestyle choices. As societal views on marriage and women's roles have evolved, the term has also seen shifts in its usage and connotation.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,819, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.