pedantess

/pɛˈdæntɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A female pedant; a woman who is excessively concerned with minor details or rules.

“The pedantess corrected my grammar in the essay, but her attention to detail was quite annoying.”

2. noun

A woman who is pedantic or excessively concerned with minor details or rules.

“She was known as a pedantess in her field for her meticulous research and thorough documentation.”

Synonyms

  • nitpicker
  • pedant

Antonyms

  • carefree
  • relaxed