misogynistic
Americanadjective
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reflecting or exhibiting hatred, dislike, or mistrust of women.
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reflecting or exhibiting ingrained and institutionalized prejudice against women; sexist.
misogynistic attitudes stemming from the highest corporate level.
Etymology
Origin of misogynistic
First recorded in 1820–25; misogynist ( def. ) + -ic ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Instead, as a right-wing authoritarian leader, he’s killed opponents, thrown dissidents in jail, eliminated an independent media in Russia and imposed a religious, anti-LGBTQ+, misogynistic agenda on its society.
From Salon
Anyway, the fun begins with Allura and Watts’ Liberty Ronson stalking away from the misogynistic law firm holding them back to open a boutique shop of their own.
From Salon
The case also says she complained about the “pervasive, misogynistic culture” at the company, where executives made offensive remarks about hiring “$5,000 hookers” for clients.
From Los Angeles Times
Mr Taylor launched High Court action claiming the film had made him appear "misogynistic" and "weasel-like".
From BBC
Ingrassia’s messages were part of thousands of leaked texts from over 350 Young Republican operatives in a Telegram group chat that was exposed by POLITICO, revealing a culture steeped in racist, antisemitic and misogynistic language.
From Salon
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