Misogynistic: meaning, definitions and examples
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misogynistic
[ ˌmɪsəˈdʒɪnɪstɪk ]
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.
language
Reflecting or reinforcing stereotypes about women that are derogatory or harmful. It often perpetuates societal attitudes that undermine gender equality.
Synonyms
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.