Misogynic (Adjective)
Meaning
(used of men) having deep-seated distrust of women.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician's misogynic remarks about his female opponents sparked widespread outrage across the country.
- His misogynic views were shaped by his upbringing in a patriarchal household.
- The novelist's portrayal of female characters was criticized for being misogynic and one-dimensional.
- The comedian's misogynic jokes fell flat with the audience, who booed him off the stage.
- The academic's research revealed a pattern of misogynic behavior among some male leaders in the corporate world.