sexist
word
Definition
Describes someone or something that treats people unfairly or with prejudice because of their gender, usually against women. Can refer to attitudes, actions, or beliefs.
Usage & Nuances
Can be used as an adjective ("a sexist comment") or noun ("he's a sexist"). Strongly negative and often used in discussions about equality. Common collocations: 'sexist joke', 'sexist policy'. Use with care in sensitive conversations.
Spanish: sexistaPortuguese (BR): sexistaPortuguese (PT): sexistaChinese (Simplified): 性别歧视的 - 性别歧视者Chinese (Traditional): 性別歧視的 - 性別歧視者Hindi: लिंगभेदीArabic: تمييز جنسيBengali: লিঙ্গবৈষম্যকারী - লিঙ্গবিদ্বেষীRussian: сексист - сексистскийJapanese: 性差別的（せいさべつてき） - 性差別主義者（せいさべつしゅぎしゃ）Vietnamese: phân biệt giới tínhKorean: 성차별주의자 - 성차별적인Turkish: cinsiyetçiUrdu: صنفی امتیاز برتنے والا - صنفی تعصب رکھنے والاIndonesian: seksis
Example Sentences
That was a sexist comment.
basic
Many people find sexist jokes offensive.
basic
She called out her boss for being sexist.
basic
It's 2024—no one should still be making sexist assumptions at work.
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Don’t be such a sexist – women can fix cars, too!
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He denies he's sexist, but his actions tell a different story.
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