misogynistic

American  

[mi-soj-uh-nis-tik, mahy‑] / mɪˌsɒdʒ əˈnɪs tɪk, maɪ‑ /

Sometimes misogynic,

adjective

1. reflecting or exhibiting hatred, dislike, or mistrust of women.

2. reflecting or exhibiting ingrained and institutionalized prejudice against women; sexist.

   misogynistic attitudes stemming from the highest corporate level.

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Etymology

Origin of misogynistic

First recorded in 1820–25; misogynist ( def. ) + -ic ( def. )

Example Sentences

She made that abundantly clear in an op-ed for the New York Times that also criticized the series for what she claims is a misogynistic portrayal of her younger self.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

The BBC board also had to apologise over "missed opportunities" to tackle "bullying and misogynistic behaviour" by former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

But the tribunal found there was nothing that "could reasonably be perceived as sexist or misogynistic".

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025

"That this content is produced without prompting demonstrates the misogynistic bias of much AI technology," said Prof McGlynn of Durham University.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025

And, vain peacock that I was, I rather liked to think of Peter going through life 226 mourning for me, alone and melancholy and misogynistic for the rest of his days!

From The Prairie Child by Ward. E. F. (Edmund Franklin)