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superwoman

superwoman

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A woman who is very capable and manages many tasks at once
  • noun
  • /ˈsuːpərˌwʊmən/
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  • A lot of my clients are women who have children, and they aim to be the superwoman, and it's just not possible.

So don't be afraid to accept help and don't try to be superwoman.

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Examples

  • OK, It's it's, it's rooted in wanting to be seen and viewed as this superwoman, but on the inside, you're falling apart.

  • In today's society, many women aspire to be superwomen, handling careers and household duties with grace.

  • I still want to be superwoman, able to deal with everything without a crack.

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  • It was like I wanted everyone to think I was some kind of superwoman.

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  • From power couples to often frustrated independent women, more females are comfortable adopting superwoman status.

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  • Yes, you're a superwoman, but you're also a human woman.

  • I like to think of myself as a superwoman feminist who doesn't care about how she looks because she's too brilliant to care.

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  • And though notions of superwoman-like perfection have sometimes negatively plagued Black women, when she says it, it feels powerful and inspiring.

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  • She truly embodies the concept of a superwoman as she balances her demanding job and family life effortlessly.

  • Her ability to manage multiple projects while caring for her children makes her a true superwoman.

Surface Forms

superwoman singular
superwomen plural

Morphology

superwoman = woman (transparent) = super + woman + super

The meaning 'exceptionally capable woman' is directly and predictably formed by adding 'super-' to 'woman'.

Etymology

Superwoman is made of super ('above' or 'very') and woman, like a female superhero you can picture with a cape who seems to do more than others. So, a superwoman is a woman who appears 'above' normal strength or skill and can manage many roles at once.