sexist

[sek-sist]

adjective

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

   a sexist remark;

   sexist advertising.

2. 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.

3. reflecting or exhibiting ingrained or institutionalized prejudice against women.

4. reflecting or exhibiting hatred, dislike, or mistrust of women; misogynistic.

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sexist¹

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

Example Sentences

The membership portal was later replaced, but not before the dispute escalated into legal threats and accusations of a "sexist boys' club".

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The debate moderator hit back saying: "what kind of sexist remark is that?"

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Ten people accused of sexist cyber-bullying of the French president's wife, Brigitte Macron, are due to go on trial this week in Paris.

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Sultana accused Corbyn of overseeing a "sexist boys' club" at the new left-wing party.

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The only thing Republicans love more than being sexist is taking umbrage over anyone who calls them sexist.

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