Synonyms

sexist

American

[sek-sist] / ˈsɛk sɪst /

adjective

relating to, involving, or fostering sexism, or attitudes and behavior toward someone based on the person's gender.

a sexist remark;
sexist advertising.
relating to discrimination or devaluation based on a person's sex or gender, especially such discrimination directed against women.

A sexist work culture contributes to restricted job opportunities for women.
reflecting or exhibiting ingrained or institutionalized prejudice against women.
reflecting or exhibiting hatred, dislike, or mistrust of women; misogynistic.

noun

a person who has sexist attitudes or behaves in a sexist manner.

Etymology

Origin of sexist

First recorded in 1965–70; sex + -ist, on the model of racist ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Or, as Kilmartin puts it: “It’s a show where you can see a ton of great, experienced female and nonbinary comics, one after the other. Not a single lazy, sexist dud in the bunch.”

From Los Angeles Times

Recommendations like these may not seem overtly sexist.

From Salon

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

From BBC

Wilson denies that he is a sexist or a misogynist.

From Salon

Okafor acknowledged there had been a "clear shift" in people "calling out sexist behaviour", but he wants to see greater action to tackle online abuse.

From BBC

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