Misogynistic: meaning, definitions and examples

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misogynistic

 

[ ˌmɪsəˈdʒɪnɪstɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

Showing a dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women. It can manifest in various ways, such as discrimination, objectification, or belittlement.

Synonyms

antifeminist, chauvinistic, sexist

Examples of usage

  • He made misogynistic comments towards his female colleagues.
  • The movie was criticized for its misogynistic portrayal of women.
Context #2 | Adjective

language

Reflecting or reinforcing stereotypes about women that are derogatory or harmful. It often perpetuates societal attitudes that undermine gender equality.

Synonyms

degrading, offensive, sexist

Examples of usage

  • The lyrics of the song were criticized for being misogynistic.
  • His jokes were considered misogynistic by many audience members.

Translations

Translations of the word "misogynistic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 misógino

🇮🇳 स्त्री-विरोधी

🇩🇪 frauenfeindlich

🇮🇩 misogini

🇺🇦 мізогінний

🇵🇱 mizoginistyczny

🇯🇵 女性嫌悪的 (じょせいけんおてき)

🇫🇷 misogyne

🇪🇸 misógino

🇹🇷 kadın düşmanı

🇰🇷 여성혐오적인 (yeoseonghyeomojeogin)

🇸🇦 كاره للنساء

🇨🇿 mizogynní

🇸🇰 mizogynistický

🇨🇳 厌女 (yànnǚ)

🇸🇮 mizoginističen

🇮🇸 kvenfjandsamlegur

🇰🇿 әйел жеккөргіш

🇬🇪 ქალთმოძულე (kalṭmoṭsule)

🇦🇿 qadın düşməni

🇲🇽 misógino

Word origin

The term 'misogynistic' stems from the Greek word 'misogunos', which combines 'misos' (hatred) and 'gyne' (woman). The concept of misogyny has a long history, with roots in ancient civilizations where women were often considered inferior to men. The term gained prominence in the modern feminist movement as a way to address and challenge systemic discrimination against women.