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

Pro-Trump thought leaders like Tucker Carlson, Joe Rogan and the Proud Boys are explicitly sexist.

From Salon

Women reported a surge in misogynistic threats over the past week, with many of them concluding that sexist men, emboldened by Trump's victory, now feel empowered to go on the attack.

From Salon

“I do think that the country is still sexist and is not ready for a woman president,” said Patti Solis Doyle, who managed Hillary Clinton’s 2008 presidential campaign, to Politico.

From BBC

Some “Jeopardy!” viewers took issue with the line’s appearance, branding it as sexist in online discourse.

From Los Angeles Times

Taking inspiration from Taylor Swift, it's time for a new era: one where being a giant sexist pig has consequences.

From Salon

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