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gendered

American  
[jen-derd] / ˈdʒɛn dərd /

adjective

  1. characteristic of, suited to, or biased toward one gender.

    gendered diapers.


Example Sentences

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The theoretical approach, which studies human behavior, cognition and emotions as products of natural selection, depicts relationship formation as sales-like, highly gendered and strategy-based.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

The MCC said the "removal of gendered language" will be "concluded" in the latest edition of the Laws along with "simplification" where possible given many readers will not speak English as a first language.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

So gendered beliefs about what makes a good mom cannot be a legislative or legal strategy.

From Slate • Aug. 22, 2025

It allows women to "detach from gendered realities", which they often associate with marriage and motherhood.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2025

In our modern civilizations, we don’t really think of bathing with soap and water as being gendered.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein