misgender

American  

[mis-jen-der] / mɪsˈdʒɛn dər /

verb (used with object)

1. to refer to or address (a person, especially one who is transgender) with a pronoun, noun, or adjective that inaccurately represents the person's gender or gender identity.

   At first my teacher misgendered me.

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Etymology

Origin of misgender

mis- ¹ ( def. ) + gender ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

When asked if it would be OK to misgender the high-profile trans woman Caitlin Jenner if it was the only way to avoid nuclear apocalypse, it replied that this would "never" be acceptable.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2024

“I would let folks misgender, me and I would let it slide because I was afraid to hold space.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2023

"Nobody should have to misgender themselves in order to book a flight," Wyden wrote.

From Reuters • Jul. 1, 2022

I don’t worry about being judged for sharing my pronouns or correcting others when they misgender me.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2022

How do I gently correct people—alone or in groups—when they misgender me?

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2021