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

She said that although stereotypes and barriers still exist in electing women of color, it would be “intellectually dishonest” to blame Harris’ loss solely on racism or misogyny.

From Los Angeles Times

Was their support for Trump an indication of their racism, misogyny, or anti-immigrant bigotry?

From Salon

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

From Salon

Elena says she has never experienced misogyny from patients - but admits she sometimes has to "remind them that I am the surgeon".

From BBC

Was it an expression of deep desire for fascism, misogyny and racism or a simple admiration for the reality show ringmaster who tells them what they want to hear?

From Salon

Related Words

• sexism