Examples of common adjectives that carry a gender connotation and alternatives
| Gendered adjectives | Alternatives |
|---|---|
| Bossy or pushy | Assertive |
| Emotional or hormonal | Passionate, enthusiastic, empathetic |
| Ditsy | Silly |
| Frigid (no male equivalent) | Lacking sexual responsiveness |
| Frumpy | Dowdy and old fashioned |
| Shrill | High pitched, grating voice |
| Loose (no male equivalent) | Having sexual confidence |
| Hysterical | Irrational |
| Mumsy | Dowdy and old fashioned |
| Virile | Strong, energetic |