Misogynist

/mɪˈsɒdʒ.ɪ.nɪst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who harbors prejudice against women, exhibiting a dislike, contempt, or ingrained prejudice against women.

The article highlighted the misogynist attitudes prevalent in some online communities.

A person who engages in or supports systemic discrimination against women.

His misogynist views were evident in his comments about female colleagues.

A person who believes that men are superior to women.

Many consider him a misogynist due to his consistently derogatory remarks about women.

adjective

Characterized by a strong prejudice against women.

Her misogynist beliefs prevented her from treating female employees with respect.

Describing attitudes or behaviors that reflect prejudice against women.

The misogynist remarks made by the speaker caused an uproar in the audience.

From the Greek 'miso' meaning 'hatred' and 'gynē' meaning 'woman'.

misogynist attitude

A mindset that promotes hatred or distrust of women.

misogynistic remarks

Comments or statements that reflect a dislike or prejudice against women.

misogyny in media

The portrayal of women in a negative or derogatory manner in various forms of media.

misogyny

The hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.

feminism

The advocacy of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.

sexism

Prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of sex.

Man who hates women.

He's such a misogynist, he thinks women shouldn't work.

A guy who can't stand women having opinions.

Don't listen to him; he's just a misogynist who doesn't think women should be in charge.