misogynist

[mi-soj-uh-nist, mahy‑]

noun

1. a person who hates, dislikes, or mistrusts women.

2. a person whose views are shaped by ingrained and institutionalized prejudice against women; a sexist.

   a renowned playboy and misogynist—a poster child for sexism.

adjective

1. showing a hatred, dislike, or mistrust of women.

   He faces federal hate crime charges for racist and misogynist rants.

Other Word Forms

• misogynistic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of misogynist¹

First recorded in 1620–30; misogyny ( def. ), -ist ( def. )

Example Sentences

That’s belittling to our racists, misogynists, Christian nationalists and conservative snowflakes of all persuasions.

From Los Angeles Times

Speaking to BBC Radio London, he said those circulating rumours of his resignation within the Met were "the misogynists and racists, frankly, who want me out, because it's them who we're taking on".

From BBC

Feminists have never used the phrase “believe all women,” which is a misogynist insult.

From Salon

The bitter, misogynist audience is there for the provocative visual of the older Kirk looking down on and verbally “owning” supposedly “ruined” women.

From Salon

There’s been less attention, however, on one of the most prominent features distinguishing them from other misogynist online movements: the role of religious beliefs.

From Salon