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Haridan

Description:

A haridan refers to a bossy, strict, or domineering woman who is difficult to please. This term is mostly used in a derogatory or mocking sense to criticize women who display such characteristics.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The haridan in the office always micromanages everyone's work and rarely shows any appreciation.

2. The mother-in-law is portrayed as a haridan in many movies, constantly finding faults with her daughter-in-law's actions.

Adjective:

1. The haridan teacher expected perfection from her students, never allowing any mistakes or leniency.

2. Sarah's haridan attitude made it difficult for her to make friends, as she was always critiquing and controlling.

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