fatphobia

[ fat-foh-bee-uh ]

noun

1. an aversion or hostility to, disdain for, or fear of fatness and fat people.

Usage Note

Is it okay to use -phobia to mean bias against? See homophobia.

Other Words From

• fat·pho·bic adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of fatphobia¹

First recorded in 1970–75; fat ( def ) + -phobia ( def )

Example Sentences

Fatphobia is undoubtedly pernicious, and we believe that its perils are broader than generally recognized.

From Slate

These diseases, due to fatphobia, are too often assumed to affect only people with visible fat, so today’s Health at Every Size movement tries to address this issue by suggesting that all body types can be healthy.

From Slate

But in a world where weight has become a cheap heuristic for health, fatphobia threatens us all.

From Slate

The “Pitch Perfect” alum’s tell-all book narrates her rise to stardom amid personal struggles, including fatphobia and infertility.

From Los Angeles Times

But unfortunately, conversations about the medical condition remain incredibly hard — and uncomfortable — due to fatphobia in the media we consume.

From Salon