Word
gendered
Phoneticsgen·dered, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdʒɛndɝd/
UK/dʒˈɛndəd/
Definition
adj. describing something that is connected to being male or female, or that treats men and women differently.
adj. reflecting or biased toward the social or cultural distinctions between sexes. Often used to describe language, roles, or expectations that are not neutral regarding sex.
Examples
“The teacher avoided using gendered language in the classroom.”
“Sociologists study how gendered expectations in childhood can influence the career paths people choose later in life.”
“The debate over gendered pronouns in formal writing highlights a shift toward more inclusive linguistic standards that aim to decouple grammatical structures from binary social categories.”
Examples
simple
“The teacher avoided using gendered language in the classroom.”
contextual
“Sociologists study how gendered expectations in childhood can influence the career paths people choose later in life.”
complex
“The debate over gendered pronouns in formal writing highlights a shift toward more inclusive linguistic standards that aim to decouple grammatical structures from binary social categories.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun; often appears in academic or social justice contexts.
Real-World Examples
“They don’t participate in conventional family units or rigid gendered expectations.” “Even so, in a show with heart, Govindan details her desire to shatter generational and gendered expectations, placing emphasis on her right to just be her silly self.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
- Updated
- アルファベット
- 読み方の一覧 →
QR code
englishreference.com/q/gendered