hell hath no fury like a woman scorned UK /hɛl hæθ nəʊ ˈfjʊəɹi laɪk ə ˈwʊmən skɔːnd/US /hɛl hæθ noʊ ˈfjʊɹi laɪk ə ˈwʊmən skɔɹnd/ saying1 •A woman who has been romantically rejected, betrayed, or otherwise deeply wronged will react with great anger or vindictiveness.