Sexist (Adjective)
Meaning
Discriminatory on the basis of sex (usually said of men's attitude toward women).
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician faced criticism for making sexist comments about his female counterpart during the debate.
- His sexist attitude towards women was apparent in the way he interrupted them during meetings.
- Some critics argue that the company's new advertisement is sexist, portraying women in stereotypical roles.
- The author was accused of having a sexist approach to her characters, giving men more dominant roles.
- The comedian's sexist jokes were met with outrage on social media, with many calling for him to apologize.