spinster

/ˈspɪnstər/

Definitions

1. noun

a woman who is unmarried and has never had a husband, often used in a derogatory manner to imply that she is old, unmarried, and unattractive.

“Her aunt was once considered a spinster due to her decision to focus on her career over marriage.”

Synonyms

  • bachelor girl
  • old maid

Antonyms

  • matriarch
  • wife