misogyny

[ mi-soj-uh-nee, mahy- ]

noun

1. hatred, dislike, or mistrust of women, manifested in various forms such as physical intimidation and abuse, sexual harassment and rape, social shunning and ostracism, etc.: Historically witch hunts were an embodiment of the misogyny of the time.

   the underlying misogyny in slut-shaming;

   Historically witch hunts were an embodiment of the misogyny of the time.

2. ingrained and institutionalized prejudice against women; sexism.

misogyny

/ mɪˈsɒdʒɪnɪ; maɪ- /

noun

1. hatred of women

Confusables Note

See misandry.

Derived Forms

• miˈsogynist, nounadjective
• miˌsogyˈnistic, adjective

Other Words From

• mi·sogy·nic mi·sogy·nous mi·sogy·nistic adjective
• mi·sogy·nist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of misogyny¹

First recorded in 1650–60; New Latin misogynia, from Greek misogynía “hatred of women,” equivalent to miso- + gyn- + -ia noun suffix; miso-, gyn-, -y ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of misogyny¹

C17: from Greek, from miso- + gunē woman

Example Sentences

Misogyny and racism powered Trump’s victory.

From Salon

To fully understand them would mean wrestling with the effects of capitalism, white supremacy and misogyny.

From Salon

That May, Emily Crockett wrote at Vox about Trump’s gaslighting in response to Megyn Kelly’s questions about misogyny during the first Fox News primary debate.

From Salon

A darkly surreal fantasia about Hollywood misogyny, “The Substance” delivers some of the year’s most fearless acting, along with a bold new directorial voice.

From Los Angeles Times

Misogyny figured significantly in Hillary Clinton’s and Kamala Harris’ defeats, and racism figured in Harris’, but they weren't the only reasons they lost.

From Salon

Related Words

• sexism