misogynist

American  

[mi-soj-uh-nist, mahy‑] / mɪˈsɒdʒ ə nɪst, maɪ‑ /

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.

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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

Etymology

Origin of misogynist

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

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Example Sentences

It was into the post-noughties misogynist cesspool that the early feminist blogosphere was born, and initially, it was fun and freewheeling.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

When men don't have "the best examples in life" they often look for guidance online, she added, finding "easy answers" in people like self-proclaimed misogynist influencer, Andrew Tate.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025

Notorious far-right agitator Tommy Robinson and misogynist influencer Andrew Tate, who faces court cases in Britain and Romania, hail from the town, where about a third of residents are Muslim.

From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025

Feminists have never used the phrase “believe all women,” which is a misogynist insult.

From Salon • Sep. 29, 2025

At this time Gordon was certainly not a misogynist, but I am assured that the rumours as to his having met with an early disappointment in love are quite baseless of truth.

From The Life of Gordon, Volume I by Boulger, Demetrius Charles