Word
misogynistic
Phoneticsmisog·y·nis·tic
UK/mɪsˌɒdʒɪnˈɪstɪk/
Definition
adj. having very strong and unfair beliefs that women are worse than men. It describes people or things that treat women with great disrespect or hatred.
adj. characterised by a deep-seated prejudice or hatred against women. Often used to describe systemic attitudes, cultural products, or specific speech patterns.
Examples
“The movie was criticized for its misogynistic portrayal of female characters.”
“The politician faced backlash after making several misogynistic comments during a debate on gender equality.”
“Scholars argue that the novel's misogynistic themes reflect the patriarchal values of its time, though modern readers often find the treatment of female characters deeply offensive.”
Examples
simple
“The movie was criticized for its misogynistic portrayal of female characters.”
contextual
“The politician faced backlash after making several misogynistic comments during a debate on gender equality.”
complex
“Scholars argue that the novel's misogynistic themes reflect the patriarchal values of its time, though modern readers often find the treatment of female characters deeply offensive.”
Real-World Examples
“Some entries reveal an unsavoury side to the revered modernist master, including misogynistic remarks and accounts of brothel visits.” “Reports are legion of bullying and sexual and verbal abuse , as well as exposure to pornography , misogynistic and radicalization content, and materials that encourage eating disorder s.” “Our study was also interested in which online environments are most responsible for cultivating and amplifying both misogynistic and extremist attitudes.” Etymology
From misogynist + -ic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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