homophobic
word
Definition
Being prejudiced against, or having a strong dislike or fear of, people who are gay, lesbian, or otherwise not heterosexual.
Usage & Nuances
Used for people, language, attitudes, or actions showing negative bias toward LGBTQ+ people. Usually seen as strongly negative, formal in tone, and not used lightly. Avoid calling someone 'homophobic' unless you are sure you mean to accuse them of serious bias.
Spanish: homofóbico - homofóbicaPortuguese (BR): homofóbico - homofóbicaPortuguese (PT): homofóbico - homofóbicaChinese (Simplified): 恐同的Chinese (Traditional): 恐同的Hindi: समलैंगिकता विरोधीArabic: رُهاب المثلية
Example Sentences
His homophobic comments hurt many people.
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We should speak out against homophobic behavior.
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Schools try to stop homophobic bullying.
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People were shocked by his homophobic jokes at the party.
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Social media users called out the ad for being homophobic.
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He denied being homophobic, but his actions told a different story.
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