Word
misogynist
Phoneticsmisog·y·nist
US/ˈmɪzədʒɪnɪst/
UK/mɪsˈɒdʒɪnˌɪst/
Definitions
01a person who hates women
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. a person who hates women or treats them as if they are less important than men.
n. a person who harbours hatred, dislike, or strong prejudice against women.
“The politician was called a misogynist after he made several rude comments about women.”
“The critic argued that the director was a blatant misogynist, pointing to the repetitive and demeaning ways women were portrayed in his films.”
Usage
Often used as a strong label in social and political critiques.
Teaching tip
While 'sexist' is a more common everyday word, 'misogynist' is used in formal or academic contexts to describe a deeper, more systemic hatred or contempt.
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02hating women
C1 · Advanced Formal
adj. showing a hatred of women or a belief that they are not as good as men.
adj. exhibiting or relating to misogyny; characterized by prejudice against women.
“He was fired for making misogynist jokes in the office.”
“The company faced a lawsuit after several employees reported a misogynist culture that prevented women from being promoted.”
Usage
Can be used interchangeably with the longer form 'misogynistic' when modifying a noun.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Our digital town squares have become mobbed with bullies, misogynists and racists, who have brought a new kind of hysteria to public debate.” “He later said he had gone "to all lengths" to distance himself from the self-proclaimed misogynist.” Etymology
From Ancient Greek μῑσογύνης (mīsogúnēs), from μῑσέω (mīséō, “I hate”) + γυνή (gunḗ, “woman”), equivalent to misogyny + -ist.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- 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 C1.945–990EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Grade 1
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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