sexist

[ sek-sist ]

/ ˈsɛk sɪst /

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adjective

relating to, involving, or fostering sexism, or attitudes and behavior toward someone based on the person's gender: a sexist remark; sexist advertising.

noun

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

Nearby words

sexennial, sexercise, sexfoil, sexi-, sexism, sexist, sexivalent, sexless, sexlessly, sexological, sexologist

Origin of sexist

1965–70; sex + -ist, on the model of racist

Examples from the Web for sexist

She fills her characters up—strong women beating back against a sexist system—with so much heart.
Oscars 2015: The Daily Beast’s Picks, From Scarlett Johansson to ‘Boyhood’|Marlow Stern|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Had Herx said “this dogma is sexist,” that would be well beyond the reach of the courts.
Catholic Church: Religious Freedom Trumps Civil Rights|Jay Michaelson|November 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Klein argued that Ed acquired his following by “an ancient ritual known as sexist jokes and lots of T&A.”
Canada’s Subversive Sock Puppet: Ed the Sock Isn’t Afraid to Say Anything|Soraya Roberts|November 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Her job was to defend the guy who maybe fired this woman for sexist reasons.
How Carrie Preston Became The Good Wife’s Favorite Scene Stealer|Kevin Fallon|October 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST

There are plenty of other outdated stereotypes in “Tom and Jerry”—sexist attitudes, for example—but Amazon chose to focus on race.
Is ‘Tom and Jerry’ Really Racist?|Lizzie Crocker|October 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST