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Whorish: meaning, definitions and examples

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whorish

 

[ หˆhษ”rษชสƒ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

descriptive behavior

The term 'whorish' is often used to describe behavior that is promiscuous or sexually provocative. It carries a negative connotation and is typically directed at women, reflecting societal judgments about female sexuality. The word can imply a lack of morals or respectability, suggesting that the person exhibits behaviors deemed unacceptable by conventional standards. The term is frequently employed in derogatory contexts, highlighting cultural attitudes toward sexual conduct and the stigma associated with promiscuity.

Synonyms

debauched, dissolute, licentious, promiscuous.

Examples of usage

  • She received comments for her whorish appearance.
  • The novel portrayed a whorish character who challenged societal norms.
  • Critics accused the film of promoting whorish behavior.

Translations

Translations of the word "whorish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prostituta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅ‡เคถเฅเคฏเคพเคตเฅƒเคคเฅเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Prostituierte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelacur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพัั‚ะธั‚ัƒั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prostytutka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฃฒๆ˜ฅๅฉฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prostituรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ prostituta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fuhuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งค์ถ˜๋ถ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงู‡ุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prostitutka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prostitutka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฆ“ๅฅณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prostitutka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรณrn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตะทำฉะบัˆะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒขแƒฃแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fahiลŸe

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ prostituta

Etymology

The word 'whorish' emerges from the Middle English term 'hore', which is derived from the Old English 'hลre', referring to a prostitute or a promiscuous woman. Its origins can be traced back to Proto-Germanic *hลrล, which relates to sexual immorality. Over time, the term evolved in usage, often reflecting societal attitudes towards women and sexuality. In many cultures, the behavior associated with being 'whorish' is heavily stigmatized, leading to its use as a pejorative. The evolution of this word illustrates the intersection of language and social norms, particularly regarding gender and sexual behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,001, 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.