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Swarnakshi Sharma May 23rd, 2024 · 6min read

Understanding Omega Females: The Misunderstood Mavericks of the Pack

We’ve become so used to defining people through their personality types that we often forget what makes them… them. And by this, I mean their unique traits, their little quirks, and the fascinating persona that they create themselves through their life experiences. Where we’ve become so used to putting people in different archetypes, we forget that not everyone’s the same.

In a world where alpha females, beta females, and sigma females are praised for their strong, nurturing, and confident personalities, we overlook the underdogs of the pack i.e., the socio-sexual hierarchy, namely the omega female.

Omega females are a unique blend of quirkiness, creativity, and confidence that others often mistake as weaknesses. In the realm of socio-sexual hierarchy, omega females are at the lowest, but she’s not, in any way, the weakest of the pack. After all, every upper dog needs an underdog.

Omega women are the wild card of the hierarchy who thrives on their uniqueness. So, ladies, gear up, it’s time to learn about the misunderstood mavericks of the pack; Omega Females! Look at the omega female personality traits carefully and let me know in the comments if you’re an omega female or if the woman in your life is one!

Who is an Omega Female?

An Omega female is the hidden yet free personality of the socio-sexual hierarchy. She can be defined by her unique and unconventional approach to life. She doesn’t like following societal norms but rather makes her own way in life.

Despite their rank on the hierarchy, omega women are confident in their uniqueness and embrace their eccentricities. They are not driven by societal approval or external validation but put more effort into being true to themselves. They are quite creative and imaginative and put these skills to use too.

If you resonate with this definition of an omega woman, then let’s take a look at the personality traits of an omega female!

Please know that these personality traits are not scientifically accurate and shouldn’t be used to rigidly define a person. Any traits listed below are based on the author’s experience and research and are not meant to offend anyone.

Omega Female Personality Traits to Know!

1. She’s an Introvert

Omega females are introverted and don’t always feel comfortable in social situations especially when it concerns meeting strange and new people. It’s hard for her to connect with people if they are not the ones she knows personally. Omega females can be very comfortable with the idea of spending all day alone.

2. She Has a Tight-Knit Group

Because she’s an introvert and prefers to be alone more often than not, the group she often hangs out with is tight-knit. She has a handful of friends and she’s happy with that. An omega woman prefers quality to quantity any day. She is extremely comfortable with her group of people and that works well for her.

3. She’s Smart and Intelligent

Even though an omega is ranked at the lowest of the social hierarchy, it doesn’t mean that she’s not intelligent or smart, it’s quite the contrary. Even if an omega female is shy in her approach, her mind skills can rival any others on the hierarchy.

She’s dedicated to her tasks and chooses passions that keep her mind and mental health strong. Others often choose her as the go-to advice-giver.

4. She Overthinks

One of the traits of an omega woman is that she is an overthinker. She spends most of her time thinking too deeply about her experiences and sometimes, these thoughts can turn into overthinking. More often than not, this tendency to overthink can lead an omega female to feel hurt.

Because of her overthinking everything, she’s also prone to emotional outbursts, anxiety, and breakdowns.

5. She’s Socially Independent

In every stage of life, an omega female is fiercely independent and knows that she doesn’t belong to any of the traditional “social expectations”. She doesn’t mind being an outcast though. She loves being her own person and doesn’t feel the need to “fit” into the box created by societal expectations.

6. She’s a Kid at Heart

An omega female personality trait that makes her unique from everyone else is that even after reaching the age of maturity, she’s a kid at heart. She takes her childishness seriously and enjoys the fun it brings to her life. She enjoys her life to the fullest and would encourage others to bring their inner child to the forefront and enjoy.

7. She’s Empathetic

An omega female is known for her compassion and empathy skills. She’s attuned to the emotions of others and is always eager to put herself in others’ shoes to understand their perspectives. When an omega female says, “I feel what you’re going through” she means it! This ability of hers makes her a great supporter and listener in times of need.

8. She Likes Deep Conversations

You’ll never find an omega woman making small talk or engaging in meaningless conversations. She is a person who enjoys deep conversations and debating about world issues. She is opinionated and likes to speak her mind. Even though she’s an introvert, her passion for knowledge makes her a great conversation partner.

9. She’s a Romantic

For an omega female, romance is a must. Her thirst for adventure, fantasy, and romance is what makes her believe in a happy ending for all. She, however, doesn’t turn a blind eye when it comes to real-life romance though.

She doesn’t expect the Hollywood romance or the K-Drama romance, but she never loses hope! An omega female in relationships is the loyal, trustworthy, and long-term one who will shower her partner with love, respect, and care.

10. She Knows What She Wants

Omega women are realistic, even though her idea of romance makes her look like an idealist. People around her often tell her that she shouldn’t have high expectations and should lower her demands, but she’s realistic. She doesn’t “settle” for less than what she wants. She’s highly self-aware and knows her value and doesn’t ask for anything less.

Embracing Your Omega Traits

If you find yourself resonating with these personality traits, then you may be an omega female. Know that you’re not weak or less than for being at the lowest of the hierarchy. Embrace yourself and be proud of who you are. You are a wild card and make your own path so keep going.

Celebrate yourself for being an omega and don’t let anyone bring you down. Let the world see your vibrant hues and creative side with the flourish that it deserves.

I hope this blog allows you to feel inspired and embrace your omega female personality traits as they are!

Let me know what you think about being an omega in the comments below and don’t forget to share this article with the omega woman in your life!

Take care and be proud!

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