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sexist

 

[ ˈsɛksɪst ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

gender discrimination

Showing discrimination or prejudice based on someone's gender, typically towards women. It can manifest in various forms, such as unequal treatment, stereotyping, or objectification.

Synonyms

chauvinistic, discriminatory, misogynistic

Examples of usage

  • Her boss made several sexist remarks during the meeting, undermining her authority.
  • The company has been criticized for its sexist hiring practices, favoring male candidates over equally qualified female applicants.
Context #2 | Noun

gender inequality

A person who holds discriminatory attitudes or beliefs based on gender, often resulting in unfair treatment or marginalization of individuals of a certain gender.

Synonyms

genderist, male chauvinist, sexist pig

Examples of usage

  • She confronted her colleague for being a sexist and refusing to consider her ideas because she was a woman.
  • Many activists are working to raise awareness and combat sexism in our society.

Translations

Translations of the word "sexist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sexista

🇮🇳 लिंगवादी

🇩🇪 sexistisch

🇮🇩 seksis

🇺🇦 сексистський

🇵🇱 seksistowski

🇯🇵 性差別主義者 (せいさべつしゅぎしゃ)

🇫🇷 sexiste

🇪🇸 sexista

🇹🇷 cinsiyetçi

🇰🇷 성차별주의자

🇸🇦 تمييز جنسي

🇨🇿 sexistický

🇸🇰 sexistický

🇨🇳 性别歧视者

🇸🇮 seksističen

🇮🇸 kynjamisréttur

🇰🇿 сексист

🇬🇪 სექსისტი

🇦🇿 seksist

🇲🇽 sexista

Word origin

The term 'sexist' originated in the mid-20th century, derived from the word 'sexism'. It gained prominence during the feminist movements of the 1960s and 1970s, highlighting the systematic discrimination against women in various aspects of society. The concept of sexism continues to be a significant issue in the fight for gender equality and women's rights.

See also: sex, sexiness, sextet, sexual, sexy.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,344, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.