misogynist

[mi-soj-uh-nist, mahy‑]

noun

1. a person who hates, dislikes, or mistrusts women.

2. a person whose views are shaped by ingrained and institutionalized prejudice against women; a sexist.

   a renowned playboy and misogynist—a poster child for sexism.

adjective

1. showing a hatred, dislike, or mistrust of women.

   He faces federal hate crime charges for racist and misogynist rants.

Other Word Forms

• misogynistic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of misogynist¹

First recorded in 1620–30; misogyny ( def. ), -ist ( def. )

Example Sentences

There’s been less attention, however, on one of the most prominent features distinguishing them from other misogynist online movements: the role of religious beliefs.

From Salon

During his Senate confirmation hearings in January, his ex-sister-in-law submitted an affidavit begging senators not to confirm him, claiming he’s a misogynist who abused his second wife.

From Salon

Content for stay-at-home moms who are either doing the Lord’s work or deemed inessential, depending on what type of misogynist is weighing in on a woman’s worth.

From Salon

The leak was seized on by misogynist groups online, and within hours, several websites had been created to humiliate the women who'd signed up.

From BBC

The Reform leader has said society is trying to "feminise" young men in a way that made the views of self-proclaimed misogynist influencer Andrew Tate more appealing to them.

From BBC