Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hen-pecked
Adjective
/hɛnˈpɛkt/
Definition
A term used to describe a man who is dominated or overly controlled by his wife or partner.
Examples
- He always seems hen-pecked when his wife is around, taking orders without a word of complaint.
- After years of being hen-pecked, he finally stood up for himself.
Meaning
The phrase conveys a sense of being bullied or overruled in relationship dynamics, often implying a lack of assertiveness in the individual.
Synonyms
- Domineered
- Submissive
- Ordered around
