1. a female protagonist who lacks conventional heroic qualities such as courage, morality, or idealism
Usage: literature

Examples

• The novel’s antiheroine was selfish and manipulative, yet readers found her compelling.
• She played the antiheroine in a dark comedy about corporate greed.
• The antiheroine’s moral ambiguity made the story more realistic and complex.
• Unlike traditional heroines, the antiheroine made questionable choices throughout the film.
• The author created an antiheroine who was both victim and villain.
• Critics praised the actress for her portrayal of the troubled antiheroine.