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antiheroine

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an·ti·her·o·ine or an·ti-her·o·ine  (nt-hr-n, nt-)
n.
1. A woman protagonist, as in a play or book, characterized by a lack of traditional heroic qualities.
2. A woman protagonist whose character and behavior are contrary to those of the traditional heroine.
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Becky Sharp is considered one of literature's great antiheroines.
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The return of the King by Kort, Michele / The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)
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