prima donnas
High-maintenance egotists
Prima donnas is the plural of prima donna, originally the lead female singer in an opera company.
The term now more commonly describes someone who behaves as though they deserve special treatment and reacts badly when they don't get it: The director refused to work with prima donnas.
The label implies vanity, temperamental behavior, and excessive self-importance.
Elaborate vocal ornamentation
- ariaOperatic solo piece
- bel cantoElegant Italian vocal style
- divaCelebrated female vocalist
- librettoOpera's written words
recitative · cadenza · La Scala · Maria Callas · opera house · leading role · curtain call · standing ovation
Exceptionally famous performer
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
- headlinerTop-billed performer
- leading ladyPrincipal female performer
- starLuminous astronomical object
soloist · showstopper · icon · idol · sensation · performer · entertainer · spotlight
Obsessed with one's image
- self-centeredPreoccupied with oneself
- arrogantExcessively high self-regard
- conceitedExcessively proud of oneself
- vainExcessively proud or futile
haughty · pompous · self-important · imperious · overbearing · attention-seeking · insufferable · preening
Requiring great effort
- difficultRequiring much effort
- high-maintenanceRequiring excessive attention
- tantrumsOutbursts of childish anger
- meltdownsComplete losses of control
histrionics · theatrics · drama · scenes · outbursts · petulant · storming off · walkouts
One who collaborates willingly
- workplaceEmployment location
- locker roomShared space for dressing
- toxicCapable of causing harm
- uncooperativeUnwilling to assist others
coloratura
Elaborate vocal ornamentation
libretto · recitative · cadenza · La Scala · Maria Callas · opera house · leading role · curtain call · standing ovation · bravissimo
superstar
Exceptionally famous performer
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
- headlinerTop-billed performer
- leading ladyPrincipal female performer
star · soloist · showstopper · icon · idol · sensation · performer · entertainer · spotlight · ego
narcissistic
Obsessed with one's image
- self-centeredPreoccupied with oneself
- arrogantExcessively high self-regard
- conceitedExcessively proud of oneself
vain · haughty · pompous · self-important · imperious · overbearing · attention-seeking · insufferable · preening · grandstanding
demanding
Requiring great effort
- difficultRequiring much effort
- high-maintenanceRequiring excessive attention
- tantrumsOutbursts of childish anger
meltdowns · histrionics · theatrics · drama · scenes · outbursts · petulant · storming off · walkouts · tirades
team player
One who collaborates willingly
- workplaceEmployment location
- locker roomShared space for dressing
- toxicCapable of causing harm
uncooperative · attention hog · ball hog · undermining · disruptive
- show-offsbraggarts, boasters, showboats, grandstanders, egotists
- operaopera, aria, arias, tenor, baritone
- theaterplays, stage, play, onstage, acting
- actorsactor, actors, actresses, film actor, actress
- centres of attentioncelebrities, stars, headliners, main attraction, star attraction
- performersactor, dancer, actress, singer, musician
prima donnasteam players
Those prioritizing collective success
worker bees · collaborators · role players · company men · utility players
prima donnaswallflowers
Timid party attendees
shrinking violets · nobodies · doormats · worker bees · foot soldiers