misogynistic

[ mi-soj-uh-nis-tik, mahy‑ ]

adjective

1. reflecting or exhibiting hatred, dislike, or mistrust of women.
2. reflecting or exhibiting ingrained and institutionalized prejudice against women; sexist:

   misogynistic attitudes stemming from the highest corporate level.

Word History and Origins

Origin of misogynistic¹

First recorded in 1820–25; misogynist ( def ) + -ic ( def )

Example Sentences

Two-thirds of people in Northern Ireland reported seeing harms like offensive language, scams, unwelcome friend requests, hateful content, trolling or misogynistic content.

From BBC

A BBC North West investigation revealed such films had gained millions of views and attracted misogynistic comments, which led to a police inquiry.

From BBC

There was so much racist and misogynistic language around it this year, and no one wants that.

From Los Angeles Times

The allegations come as Hegseth faces public scrutiny into a history of misogynistic comments, including his suggestion that women be banned from combat roles.

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