sexist

American

[sek-sist] / ˈsɛk sɪst /

adjective

relating to, involving, or fostering sexism, or attitudes and behavior toward someone based on the person's gender.

a sexist remark;
sexist advertising.
relating to discrimination or devaluation based on a person's sex or gender, especially such discrimination directed against women.

A sexist work culture contributes to restricted job opportunities for women.
reflecting or exhibiting ingrained or institutionalized prejudice against women.
reflecting or exhibiting hatred, dislike, or mistrust of women; misogynistic.

noun

a person who has sexist attitudes or behaves in a sexist manner.

Etymology

Origin of sexist

First recorded in 1965–70; sex + -ist, on the model of racist ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Sky Sports has scrapped its new female-focused TikTok channel, Halo, after it faced a backlash online with its posts described as "patronising" and "sexist".

From BBC

A non-league match was abandoned after sexist abuse was allegedly aimed at a female referee, a football club has said.

From BBC

But the deep vein of misogyny hidden under this benevolently sexist rhetoric was not hard to spot for women willing to see it.

From Salon

Raj also pointed out the sexist nature of the comments the band have received.

From BBC

Or, as Kilmartin puts it: “It’s a show where you can see a ton of great, experienced female and nonbinary comics, one after the other. Not a single lazy, sexist dud in the bunch.”

From Los Angeles Times

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