misogynistic

[ mi-soj-uh-nis-tik, mahy‑ ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

reflecting or exhibiting hatred, dislike, or mistrust of women.
reflecting or exhibiting ingrained and institutionalized prejudice against women; sexist:
misogynistic attitudes stemming from the highest corporate level.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of misogynistic¹

First recorded in 1820–25; misogynist ( def ) + -ic ( def )

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Example Sentences

If you don’t agree with them then you’re an ignorant, misogynistic and probably racist atavism.

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Some staff members also said they had witnessed what they called "misogynistic" behaviour.

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His comments caused a backlash, with a Downing Street spokesperson describing them as "inappropriate and misogynistic".

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Earlier on Monday, a Downing Street spokesman described Wallace's comments as "inappropriate and misogynistic".

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It comes two years after the brigade was placed under special measures by after a report found the service was "institutionally misogynistic and racist".

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misogynist misogynoir

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