madwoman
Madwoman (noun) means a woman who is insane or severely mentally disturbed. Example: “The novel's narrator is dismissed by everyone as a madwoman, though her account later proves accurate.”
How to use madwoman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned, often insensitive word for a woman who is mentally ill or acting irrationally.
Dated and can be considered offensive when applied to real people with mental illness; mostly seen now in literary or historical contexts.
Word forms
madwomen plural
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The novel's narrator is dismissed by everyone as a _____, though her account later proves accurate.
Etymology
From mad + woman.
Rhymes for madwoman
Frequently asked questions
What does “madwoman” mean?
The word “madwoman” means a woman who is insane or severely mentally disturbed. In plain terms, an old-fashioned, often insensitive word for a woman who is mentally ill or acting irrationally.
How do you use “madwoman” in a sentence?
Here is “madwoman” used in a sentence: “The novel's narrator is dismissed by everyone as a madwoman, though her account later proves accurate.”
What part of speech is “madwoman”?
“Madwoman” is a noun.
What is the meaning of madwoman?
"madwoman" (noun) means a woman who is insane or severely mentally disturbed.